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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which gang is preparing for war after the shooting at the vacant lot?
(a) The Old Boys.
(b) Rano's gang.
(c) The Tribe.
(d) Impersonations.

2. What did Luis do with his toys that first Christmas?
(a) Broke them.
(b) Traded them.
(c) Gave them away.
(d) Hid them.

3. Why does the gang plan a trip to a "real beach?"
(a) Because it's hot.
(b) To celebrate Clavo coming home from the hospital.
(c) To get away from rival gangs.
(d) To celebrate a birthday.

4. What did Luis's mother buy him in the memory at the beginning of the book?
(a) A lollipop.
(b) A toothbrush.
(c) A comic book.
(d) A candy bar.

5. Who is Sal Basuto?
(a) A Lomas community center worker.
(b) A social services worker.
(c) A cop.
(d) A Sangra community center worker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Yuk-yuk get his nickname?

2. Who is Chente Ramirez?

3. Where is the leader of The Animal Tribe killed?

4. What instrument does Luis want to learn how to play when he is in high school?

5. How was Luis's first Christmas in Watts?

(see the answer key)

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