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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. How old is Luis when is he turned away by the gang members using hard drugs?
(a) 15.
(b) 16.
(c) 12.
(d) 13.

2. 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.

3. Why does media coverage of gangs increase partway through the book?
(a) Because someone is talking to police.
(b) Neighbors are angry.
(c) Because the violence has escalated.
(d) Because there is someone secretly talking to reporters.

4. What was the weapon used in the fight that prompted police to respond?
(a) A nail file.
(b) A knife.
(c) A gun.
(d) A BB gun.

5. How do the Lomas know that no one in their revenge plan was hurt?
(a) The other gang tells them.
(b) They stay around to watch.
(c) The papers report it.
(d) They check the TV news.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Luis new information about Roberta?

2. What do Luis and Rano do with the money they earn at 9 years old?

3. What does Luis find out about Roberta shortly after he begins to like her?

4. Who is Roberta?

5. Why was Luis's father jailed after his parents were married?

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