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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 gives Veronica a new doll?
(a) Donna.
(b) Her mom and dad.
(c) Rudy and Yolanda.
(d) Rudy and Donna.

2. Who does Hector telephone in "Two Dreamers"?
(a) The banker.
(b) A mortgage investor.
(c) His wife.
(d) The realtor.

3. What ethnicity is the protagonist and his family in "Broken Chain"?
(a) Asian.
(b) Hispanic.
(c) Indian.
(d) Caucasion.

4. What is Jesse's brother's name?
(a) Mick.
(b) Michael.
(c) Mike.
(d) Mikey.

5. What does Fausto's mom tell him is in the basement the next day?
(a) A used guitar.
(b) A microphone.
(c) A used piano.
(d) A used drum set.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hector's grandmother often chastise Luis for?

2. What is Fausto watching at the beginning of "The No-Guitar Blues"?

3. What is Luis interested in?

4. Why does the main character feel foolish and disappointed after the holiday in "Broken Chain"?

5. When did Veronica get her first doll?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Alfonso do that almost ruins his planned date?

2. Describe the ending of "The No-Guitar Blues."

3. Describe what happens at the end of "Broken Chain."

4. Who ends up joining the Hobo Park team?

5. Describe Alfonso's family life.

6. Who is Sandra.

7. Why does Jesse worry at the end of "Baseball in April"?

8. Who is Manuel.

9. Describe Alfonso's physical state.

10. Describe what Martha tries to do with Veronica's dolls.

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