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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. A group of Latino Bloods comes into the garage looking for a hiding place because ______________________.

2. What does Brittany say to Alex before she zooms out of the library parking lot?

3. Brittany tricks Alex by ______________________.

4. Alex may have to call _____________ to pick him up if he can't find his keys.

5. The gang members tell Alex that his friend, _____________, is about to be in a fight with a rival gang.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Alex and Brittany punished after the first day in Chemistry class?

2. What does Alex do as a result of Brittany's mother's dismissive behavior toward him?

3. Why is Brittany initially resistant to Alex's flirtations?

4. How does being a Latino Blood gang member make Alex's life harder at school and in his home life?

5. What is Alex's role in the gang, the Latino Bloods?

6. What halts a confrontation between Brittany and Carmen?

7. What pressures is Brittany experiencing at home and with Colin?

8. Who is the teacher who shows some interest interest in Alex and his future?

9. What does Alex know he will have to do eventually as a member of the Latino Bloods and why is he so resistant to the idea?

10. Why does Alex allow Carmen to seduce him on the beach even though he no longer wants to be involved with her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the novel's title--"Perfect Chemistry". Why did Elkeles choose this title? Is there an understood message in the title? Is there another title you can suggest that might be more appropriate?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the role of demographics in the makeup of gangs. What is the racial demographic? What is the age demographic? Why are youths in poverty-level households more susceptible to gang influence?

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Brittany. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Brittany?

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