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

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

3. What kind of riots does Luis get involved in the 1970s?
(a) Korean War.
(b) Vietnam War.
(c) Civil Rights.
(d) Women's Rights.

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

5. What is the result of Luis's charges from the riots he is involved in?
(a) Guilty.
(b) Hung jury.
(c) Not guilty.
(d) No trial.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who attends Taft High School midway through the book?

2. Who watched the leader of The Animal Tribe get killed?

3. Who is Puppet?

4. What does the neighborhood plan to do about gang violence?

5. Who is Mr. Madison?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the dream about Lisa save Gloria?

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

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

5. Describe Luis's experience with drugs that is described midway through the book.

6. Why do the Lomas come to power?

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

8. Why does Luis stab someone with a screwdriver?

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

10. What does Chente say about what he discovers in Luis's garage?

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