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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what institution did Gary Soto earn his M.F.A. in poetry?
(a) The University of California, Irvine.
(b) The University of Nevada, Reno.
(c) The University of Wisconsin, Madison.
(d) The University of Alaska, Fairbanks.

2. What does Eddie actually do with the paint cans he carries in the narrative?
(a) Paints graffiti on bridges.
(b) Paints houses.
(c) Paints addresses on curbs.
(d) Paints bicycles.

3. How much money does Eddie ask for in bus fare over the phone in Chapter 5?
(a) $120.
(b) $50.
(c) $20.
(d) $10.

4. What refers to the area of the Central Valley of California that lies south of the Sacramento – San Joaquin River Delta in Stockton?
(a) The San Joaquin Valley.
(b) The Sacramento Valley.
(c) Yosemite Valley.
(d) The Shasta Valley.

5. What is José’s last name in the narrative?
(a) Diaz.
(b) Rodriguez.
(c) Dominguez.
(d) Ortiz.

Short Answer Questions

1. When he is given a special task by Mr. Stiles in Chapter 2, Eddie is overjoyed that Mr. Stiles trusts him to borrow what?

2. What Spanish word is used in the novel meaning district or neighborhood?

3. What local gangster solicits Eddie to help him avenge Eddie’s cousin’s death in Chapter 1?

4. Who does José tell Eddie to call after they leave the restaurant in Chapter 4?

5. What is the name of Samuel’s brother in the narrative?

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