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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. What did Reymundo's initiation consist of?
2. Reymundo took orders only from the highest leaders, most of whom were _____________________.
3. Who did Reymundo have sex with at Humboldt Park?
4. The Latin Disciples had the leaders of which gang arrested?
5. Which of the following is NOT a benefit the leaders had by exploiting younger gangsters?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happened to Rosie for trying to set up Reymundo for a hit?
2. Why did Jenny not want to have sex with Reymundo, and who did he have sex with instead?
3. What did Reymundo do when Morena was killed in a drive-by shooting?
4. Why did Reymundo no longer want to join a gang, and why did he go through with it anyway?
5. What did Reymundo and Loca do as an act of revenge for Juni's death?
6. What did Reymundo learn about Spanky when Reymundo was in the Cook County Jail, and what kind of time was Reymundo looking at for his crimes?
7. What logic did Cindy try to use on Reymundo about getting out of the gang lifestyle?
8. How did the Kings' leadership deal with Lucky who began to violate gang rules and confront gang leadership?
9. What role did Loca take on in Reymundo's life?
10. What happened at Reymundo's gang initiation and what was his Latin King name now?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain the significance of the novel's title--"My Bloody Life". Why did Sanchez choose this title? Is there an understood message in the title? Is there another title you can suggest that might be more appropriate?
Essay Topic 2
Create a character study of Maria. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Maria?
Essay Topic 3
"My Bloody Life" is a coming of age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category? Explain.
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