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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 and Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Uncle Julio have to take pictures of at Mrs. Murguia's house?
(a) Birthday cakes.
(b) Afghans.
(c) Prize watermelons.
(d) Cats in bow-ties.

2. What do the boys and Uncle Julio hear about on the car radio?
(a) A Major League Baseball game.
(b) A department store fire.
(c) A fireworks display.
(d) An armed robbery.

3. What month is it when the story begins?
(a) April.
(b) February.
(c) September.
(d) December.

4. The nickname of the robber in #34 is ________________.
(a) Killer.
(b) Crybaby.
(c) Mama's boy.
(d) Fingers.

5. Where have Hector and Mando arrived at the beginning of the story?
(a) Seattle.
(b) Fresno.
(c) San Diego.
(d) Portland.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which branch of the U.S. military did Uncle Julio serve?

2. How do Julio and Hector recognize the robbed vehicle?

3. In what city do Hector and Mando live?

4. Which of the following cities is NOT a place Hector and Mando wanted to visit?

5. Why is Uncle Julio upset when he reads the column about the boys?

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