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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. In "Broken Chain," what does the main character ask his mother for?

2. Whom does Luis want to avoid confrontation with?

3. Who wins the first game in "Baseball in April"?

4. What holiday just occurred in "Broken Chain"?

5. Who does Jesse befriend on his team?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Jesse.

2. Describe the effect Los Lobos has on Fausto.

3. Who is Donna?

4. What happens at the Little League try outs?

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

6. What does Fausto do with his reward money?

7. Describe Veronica's new Barbie.

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

9. Describe Alfonso's family life.

10. What does Fausto do to try and buy a guitar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the motif of overcoming failure and finding one's ability in "Baseball in April and Other Stories."

Essay Topic 2

Explain the emotions Maria experiences from her recollection of Disneyland to her family's return home from vacation. Do you think Maria's emotions are natural?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Soto's theme of the adolescent boy being motivated by his school crush. What is his purpose is for reiterating this idea with familiar events.

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