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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) Climbing out a second-story window.
(b) Swimming in the pool.
(c) Playing croquet.
(d) Mowing the lawn.

2. Who does Brittany call to tell about her break-up with Colin?
(a) Darlene.
(b) Sierra.
(c) Isabel.
(d) Carmen.

3. Why does Alex intentionally hurt Brittany's feelings about their relationship?
(a) Her life would be in danger if she got closer to him.
(b) He was on painkillers and didn't realize what he was saying.
(c) He didn't know any other way to break up with her.
(d) He just wanted to see how much she loved him.

4. Where is the drug deal Alex is supposed to make to take place?
(a) Outer Banks.
(b) Fairfield Commons.
(c) Busse Woods.
(d) Clifton Bluff.

5. What nickname does Alex tell Brittany means a white girl in his world?
(a) Chalk girl.
(b) Halo girl.
(c) Snow girl.
(d) Marshmallow girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do people do to the bride at the reception?

2. Which teacher supports Alex when he is accused of the act in #106?

3. How much time passes after his hospitalization before Alex returns to Illinois?

4. Why is Brittany concerned about Alex in Chapter 35?

5. What does Alex make Carlos promise to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Alex quickly send Brittany away when he sees that Lucky has come to the garage?

2. Why does Alex become increasingly important in Brittany's life?

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

4. Why is Brittany so impressed with Alex's behavior with Shelley?

5. When do Brittany and Alex first kiss?

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

7. Why does Brittany decide to break up with Alex?

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

9. Why is Alex arrested on his way home in Chapter 34?

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

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