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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. What does Alex find attached to his motorcycle after school?

2. Who is waiting for Brittany when she returns to Sierra's house in Chapter 53?

3. What does Alex make Carlos promise to do?

4. Which of the following is NOT a reason Brittany thinks Alex could never be her boyfriend?

5. What is Alex accused of doing in Chapter 30?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Brittany end up breaking up with Colin?

5. How has Brittany always tried to present herself in a way that people expect of her and how is Alex changing her perspective on that?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the cultural climate in America in the early 21st century and why the time was right for gangs to become more prevalent in cities like Chicago. What were the trends in America at the time? Why was gang life the only option for so many young people in America's large cities?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of the search for acceptance. Identify at least two themes about acceptance in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

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