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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where does Luis find Vivian after he had been waiting for her at the dance?
2. Who tells Luis to get a gun after the bikers accost?
3. How does Luis's dream about Lisa end?
4. Who did a group of bikers accost midway through the book?
5. Who do the bikers name in the attempted murder?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is Michael Robles?
2. What does Chente say about what he discovers in Luis's garage?
3. Who is Joe and what does Joe discover about Luis?
4. What are some small strides happening in race relations at Luis' school after Mr. Madison arrives?
5. Why is Roberta a prostitute?
6. Describe Luis's experience with drugs that is described midway through the book.
7. What happens when Michael's brother gets in trouble?
8. What happens when Luis tries to attend Taft High School to get a better education?
9. How do the riots of the Vietnam War impact Luis's life?
10. Why do the Lomas come to power?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the race problems at Luis's high school, including specific incidents from the book involving teachers and students. How do they affect Luis? Why?
Essay Topic 2
Describe the impact on Luis's life when he waits for his father in the library and discovers an appreciation for writing.
Essay Topic 3
Why did Luis relate to the Vietnam War protests? In what ways was he able to express himself?
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