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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Eddie leave at Mr. Stiles’s house along with a note in Chapter 3?
(a) The truck keys.
(b) A newspaper.
(c) A gift.
(d) Money.

2. Who calls Eddie while his mother and aunt are visiting in Chapter 3?
(a) Larry.
(b) Juan.
(c) Norma.
(d) Melissa.

3. What is the name of Eddie’s cousin who was recently murdered in Chapter 1?
(a) Jesús.
(b) Angel.
(c) José.
(d) Samuel.

4. What Spanish word is used in the novel meaning district or neighborhood?
(a) Comadre.
(b) Cholitos.
(c) Gordito.
(d) Barrio.

5. Eddie’s mother and aunt try to convince Eddie to date a local girl who is a good catch to them because she has only one what in Chapter 3?
(a) Car.
(b) Boyfriend.
(c) Baby.
(d) Job.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Gary Soto when his father died?

2. What had Eddie returned to City College to do in Chapter 3?

3. Everyone believes that Eddie has done what in the beginning of Chapter 3?

4. In what city does Eddie live in the novel?

5. Most of the residents of Eddie’s neighborhood are descended from what heritage?

(see the answer key)

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