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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. How soon is Luis supposed to come after Santos in the revenge plot?

2. Who will think Luis is weak if he does not react immediately to get revenge on the Sangras?

3. What is one rule for the dance that is arranged?

4. Who do the Sangras shoot that prompts revenge from the Lomas?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Luis find out about the city mural project?

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

3. What kind of anger does Luis feel about his relationship with Vivian?

4. How does Luis fair in his beating to become a Lomas?

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

6. Why do the Lomas come to power?

7. Who is Michael Robles?

8. Why does Sal feel for the Sangras?

9. How does Luis feel about the changes Mr. Madison made?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does the title "Always Running" mean? How does Luis explain it in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Why did Luis relate to the Vietnam War protests? In what ways was he able to express himself?

Essay Topic 3

How does the reaction of Luis's American teacher impact him for the rest of the year? What is he afraid of?

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