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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When questioned by Lt. Gamboa in Part Two, Chapter 5, the Jaguar admits that everyone in the first section bought exams except for whom?
(a) Himself
(b) Lt. Ferrero
(c) Ricardo Arana
(d) Cava

2. What does the cop whip Alberto with after Alberto’s fight on the beach in Part Two, Chapter 5?
(a) A briar
(b) A cat-o-nine-tails
(c) A lead chain
(d) A leather belt

3. How long has it been since Alberto’s godfather has seen him when he arrives at his house in Part Two, Chapter 7?
(a) 5 years
(b) 2 years
(c) 3 years
(d) 1 year

4. Valdivieso says he believes who made up the nickname that Valdivieso is called in Part Two, Chapter 1?
(a) Alberto
(b) Curly
(c) Vallano
(d) Marcela

5. How long ago does Alberto say that Teresa came to live next door to him in Part Two, Chapter 4?
(a) 3 years ago
(b) 2 years ago
(c) 4 years ago
(d) 1 year ago

Short Answer Questions

1. The Jaguar tells Lt. Gamboa in the Epilogue, “They all say, ‘Gamboa’s the strictest of the officers but he’s the only one that’s’” what?

2. Who tells the narrator in Part Two, Chapter 5 after the Fifth has been ordered to open their lockers for inspection, “Keep hold of yourself; this is the end of the world”?

3. Whose quote opens Part Two of the novel (“I’m twenty years old. Don’t let anyone tell me it is the most beautiful period of life.”)?

4. What is the name of the friend of Skinny’s that meets Skinny and Alberto to perform a robbery in Part Two, Chapter 3?

5. Who tells Arrospide, “Don’t try to be a Pelopidas,” when the officers come to inspect the lockers of the Fifth in Part Two, Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the meeting between the Colonel and the Poet end in Part Two, Chapter 6?

2. How does the theme of secrecy relate to the character of Skinny Higueras?

3. What encounter takes place between Alberto and Teresa in Part Two, Chapter 3?

4. How does the Jaguar respond when Alberto attempts to make peace with him in Part Two, Chapter 8?

5. How is the theme of masculinity explored in Part Two, Chapter 5?

6. What action does Lt. Gamboa take in following up on Alberto’s claims in Part Two, Chapter 5?

7. How does Alberto effectively get out of school early in Part Two, Chapter 1? On what days does he leave the campus?

8. Where do Skinny and Alberto go in order to perform their first robbery together in Part Two, Chapter 3? What are Alberto’s instructions?

9. What confession does Alberto make in Part Two, Chapter 3? To whom does he make this confession?

10. Why does the colonel meet with the officers in Part Two, Chapter 2? What decision is reached?

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