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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the leader of The Animal tribe was killed, who was pregnant?

2. Why do the Lomas come to power?

3. Where is the Sangras main warrior when the Lomas exact revenge?

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

5. What kinds of injuries does the person have who takes a beating to join the Lomas?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Roberta a prostitute?

2. Why is the meeting of gangs called off?

3. How do the riots of the Vietnam War impact Luis's life?

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

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

6. Who is Lisa and what dream does Luis have about her?

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

8. What happens when Luis tries to attend Taft High School to get a better education?

9. Why does Luis stab someone with a screwdriver?

10. How does Luis get wrapped up in the attack led by Santos?

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