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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 reveal to Brittany in the hospital room?

2. Why is Brittany concerned about Alex in Chapter 35?

3. What does Alex make Carlos promise to do?

4. Where do Alex and Brittany first kiss?

5. Alex tells Brittany that the first girl he had sex with was ____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Alex talk to Carlos about regarding Wil?

2. Why is Alex arrested on his way home in Chapter 34?

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

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

5. Why is Brittany demoted from being pom pom captain?

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

7. When do Brittany and Alex first kiss?

8. Why does Brittany change her mind about talking to Sierra about Alex?

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

10. Why has his dependence on Hector placed Alex in an even more vulnerable spot regarding the gang?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

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?

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