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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. Who gives Brittany the address of Enrique's Body Shop so she can find Alex?

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

3. What terms does Brittany set for her relationship with Alex?

4. Who is the girl Colin had sex with during the Summer?

5. Brittany's relationship with Colin has always been based on _________________-.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the nature of the discussion between Brittany and her parents when they are at Sierra's house?

2. What is surprising for Brittany when she speaks to Alex's mother at his cousin's wedding?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Violence takes on an almost human persona in this book. What was the source of the violence? How pervasive was the violence among the gangs? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Substance abuse seems to be an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the abuse? Why does it have such a prevalent place in the characters' lives? How does it affect the abusers? How does it affect those impacted by the abusers? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

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