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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What institution did Eddie recently drop out of in the beginning of the novel?
(a) Sequoia College.
(b) Sierra College.
(c) City College.
(d) Kern College.

2. When he is given a special task by Mr. Stiles in Chapter 2, Eddie is overjoyed that Mr. Stiles trusts him to borrow what?
(a) His tools.
(b) His gun.
(c) His dog.
(d) His truck.

3. The girl who calls Eddie in Chapter 3 gave him what for free earlier in the day?
(a) A book.
(b) A hat.
(c) A cup of coffee.
(d) A sandwich.

4. What refers to a desired result an animal, person or a system envisions, plans and commits to achieve?
(a) Objective.
(b) Obstacle.
(c) Conflict.
(d) Action.

5. What is the name of Eddie’s aunt who brings him tortillas every day in Chapter 1?
(a) Belinda.
(b) Norma.
(c) Gloria.
(d) Delores.

Short Answer Questions

1. The girl who calls Eddie in Chapter 3 invites him to come to her house to do what?

2. What job does Mr. Stiles ask Eddie to do for him in Chapter 2?

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

4. When Eddie’s mother and aunt visit him in Chapter 3, they immediately begin searching his kitchen for what?

5. In what area of the city is Eddie’s apartment, as described in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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