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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Doug Thompson doing when Brittany arrives at Sierra's house?
(a) Swimming in the pool.
(b) Mowing the lawn.
(c) Climbing out a second-story window.
(d) Playing croquet.

2. Brittany takes Alex to a dance club in the territory of Alex's rival gang, the ___________________.
(a) Chicago Chains.
(b) Fremont 5's.
(c) Hell's Keepers.
(d) Crips.

3. Why does Paco go to Brittany's house?
(a) To tell her about the drug deal Alex is supposed to do.
(b) To plan a surprise birthday party for Alex.
(c) To ask if she would go out with him.
(d) To ask what her intentions are about Alex.

4. In what state does Brittany go to college?
(a) Texas.
(b) Colorado.
(c) California.
(d) Georgia.

5. What is Alex's Spanish nickname?
(a) Paco.
(b) Antonio.
(c) Alejo.
(d) Pablo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing that Brittany hears when she awakens in Chapter 25?

2. Why does Alex have to go to court in Chapter 44?

3. Who dies at the site of the drug deal?

4. What is the nickname people use for Brittany and Colin?

5. What does the artist tell Alex that makes Alex so mad?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does Hector's behavior serve as foreshadowing for danger for Alex later in the story?

2. What is the activity that is building for a personal crisis for Alex related to the gang?

3. What does Brittany agree to do for Alex at Paco's request in Chapter 46?

4. Why does Alex talk to Carlos about regarding Wil?

5. How does Hector behave when Alex starts asking questions about his father's death?

6. Why does Brittany go to the garage to see Alex and what do they agree to regarding a new relationship?

7. What order does Hector have for Alex to carry out on October 31?

8. Why does Brittany end up breaking up with Colin?

9. What decision have Brittany's parents made regarding Shelley that angers Brittany?

10. What are the circumstances in which Paco is killed and Alex is shot?

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