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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. Shelley gets a spot on her ________________.

2. Why does Alex take a boy's car?

3. What is the name of the gang Alex belongs to?

4. What is Alex's mother's marital status?

5. In which group is Brittany categorized at school?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the initial conflict in the story of Alex and Brittany?

2. 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?

3. Why is Alex's bet with his friends an especially challenging one?

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

5. Why does Brittany take more care of her sister than is necessary?

6. What does Brittany begin to realize about Alex that shows her that they have more in common than she thought?

7. What prevents a possible ugly situation when Brittany, who is drunk, wanders into the area of the beach where Alex and his Bloods are hanging out?

8. In what way do Brittany and Alex have much in common?

9. What bet does Alex make with his friends regarding Brittany?

10. Why does Alex need Isabel's help regarding Brittany at the beach?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Perfect Chemistry" is a coming of age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Elkeles is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, and then briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 3

The theme of struggling with personal identity is an important one in this novel. Describe how it extends through setting, character and issues and provide examples for each.

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