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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the friction between at the beach?
(a) Seni and her husband.
(b) Luis and Clavo.
(c) Surfers and beaners.
(d) Luis and Rano.

2. Why does Luis's father get fired from his new job?
(a) His coworkers hated him.
(b) He was always late.
(c) The students couldn't understand his accent.
(d) He came to work drunk.

3. How long did Luis's father's new job last?
(a) Two years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 4 years.
(d) Less than a year.

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

5. What happens the first time Luis begins school in America?
(a) He is tranferred to a different school.
(b) A teacher objects to having him in the class.
(c) He speaks English clearly.
(d) A teacher welcomes him with open arms.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides an eye, what else do the gang members think their comrade has lost in the shooting?

2. What did Luis's father vow after the accusations in the beginning of the book?

3. What happens when Luis's family has to move in with a relative?

4. How are students divided at Luis's high school?

5. Why did Yuk-yuk get his nickname?

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