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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. When Brittany is with Alex, her feelings are ______________________.

2. Where does Paco take Brittany to talk to Alex?

3. What does Hector tell Alex that he wants him to do in Chapter 36?

4. Alex learns that it was ______________ who killed his father.

5. What does Alex do that makes Doug feel more comfortable around him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Alex when he leaves Mexico and returns to Illinois?

2. How do Brittany and Alex reunite at the end of "Perfect Chemistry"?

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

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

5. When do Brittany and Alex first have sex?

6. Why does Brittany agree to take her relationship with Alex public?

7. When do Brittany and Alex first kiss?

8. Why does Alex get mad enough to hit Paco when he comes to the warehouse?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the tragic story of "Romeo and Juliet"? How are Alex and Brittany like these two star-crossed lovers? In what ways are they different?

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

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?

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