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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 do Hector and Luis go at the end of "Two Dreamers"?

2. What does Fausto do with Roger?

3. What does Fausto do to earn some money?

4. What does Fausto's family not have money for?

5. Which of the following is NOT used to describe Jesse's coach?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Manuel.

2. Describe how the local baseball team in "Broken Chain" is doing in its season.

3. Why does Luis give Hector money at the end of "Two Dreamers"?

4. Who is Martha?

5. Describe Luis.

6. Who is Donna?

7. Describe Veronica's new Barbie.

8. Who is Sandra.

9. Describe Fausto's feelings after he returns Roger.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Gilbert from "The Karate Kid" to Manuel in "La Bamba" by analyzing their motivations, their insecurities, their confidence, and their relationships with their family.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze "The Karate Kid" and discuss how Gilbert's desire to become a karate master and defeat the school bully is diminished by the reality of the situation.

Essay Topic 3

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

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