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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the person the bikers name as the shooter in the attempted murder?
(a) He is found not guilty.
(b) He is sent to prison.
(c) He is found guilty, but let free.
(d) He is killed.

2. After news about Cokie's, what happens to plans for the meeting?
(a) Barely anyone shows up.
(b) It goes as planned.
(c) It is called off.
(d) Things quiet down.

3. Why do the Lomas come to power?
(a) Because Luis is in charge.
(b) Because of the death of the leader of The Animal Tribe.
(c) Because Rano is in charge.
(d) Because the other gang leaves town.

4. What kinds of injuries does the person have who takes a beating to join the Lomas?
(a) Ribs and eye injuries.
(b) Broken leg.
(c) Swollen lip.
(d) Broken arm.

5. Where does Luis father work as a janitor when Luis is in high school?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) A retail store.
(c) The jail.
(d) A community college.

6. Who discovers that Luis has been writing a book?
(a) Rano.
(b) Joe.
(c) Gloria.
(d) His mother.

7. How does Luis's dream about Lisa end?
(a) With him sweating.
(b) With his sister Gloria having a burst appendix.
(c) With him waking up screaming.
(d) With him running from the house.

8. Who tells Luis new information about Roberta?
(a) His gang members.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her friends.
(d) Her sister.

9. Where is the leader of The Animal Tribe killed?
(a) His kitchen.
(b) His garage.
(c) His bedroom.
(d) His living room.

10. 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.

11. Who attends Taft High School midway through the book?
(a) Luis.
(b) Gloria.
(c) Roberta.
(d) Rano.

12. Who is Roberta?
(a) A cousin.
(b) A girl Luis meets and falls in love with.
(c) A girlfriend of a rival gang member.
(d) A teacher.

13. What happens to Santos when the police arrive on the attempted murder scene?
(a) He confesses.
(b) His lawyer protects him.
(c) He is arrested.
(d) He escapes.

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

15. Who tells Luis to get a gun after the bikers accost?
(a) Santos.
(b) Mr. Madison.
(c) Vivian.
(d) Chente.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Luis when is he turned away by the gang members using hard drugs?

2. Who is Mr. Madison?

3. Who tries out for one of the mascot dancing roles?

4. What kind of riots does Luis get involved in the 1970s?

5. Which accused murderer is Luis with in jail?

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