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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. What is one rule for the dance that is arranged?
(a) No Lomas.
(b) No knives.
(c) No weapons.
(d) No alcohol.

2. Who do the bikers name in the attempted murder?
(a) Chente.
(b) Rano.
(c) Roger.
(d) Luis.

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

4. Which accused murderer is Luis with in jail?
(a) Charles Smith.
(b) Jeffery Manson.
(c) Jeffery Dahmer.
(d) Charles Manson.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do the Lomas know that no one in their revenge plan was hurt?

3. Who tells Luis to get a gun after the bikers accost?

4. Who is Sal Basuto?

5. Who is Mr. Madison?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Luis describe the workers at the community centers?

2. Why do the Lomas come to power?

3. Why does Luis stab someone with a screwdriver?

4. What are Mr. Madison's plans for changes for the high school?

5. Why does Sal feel for the Sangras?

6. What happens when Michael's brother gets in trouble?

7. How does Luis get involved in Neighborhood Youth Corps?

8. Why isn't Luis charged in the attack on the bikers?

9. Why is the meeting of gangs called off?

10. What are some small strides happening in race relations at Luis' school after Mr. Madison arrives?

(see the answer keys)

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