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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what is the reason why Andrés initially wants to be like his white peers in high school?
(a) He believes that being white will make him more popular.
(b) He thinks that being white will make him less different.
(c) All of the above.
(d) He wants to distance himself from his Latino heritage.

2. In Chapter 10, why does Andrés confront Paul about Steer Queer?
(a) Because he wants to know the truth.
(b) Because he wants to get revenge.
(c) Because he wants to impress Paul.
(d) Because he wants to start an argument.

3. In Chapter 4, what is the major issue with Enrique as per his parents, teachers, coaches, and Andrés?
(a) He is vicious.
(b) He fares poorly in school.
(c) He is polemic.
(d) He is disruptive.

4. In Chapter 4, why does Andrés choose St. Ignatius?
(a) It is the best school.
(b) Enrique has chosen it.
(c) Most of his friends are going there.
(d) It is the worst school.

5. In Chapter 4, who is the main person of interest for Andrés?
(a) Patty.
(b) Simone.
(c) Enrique.
(d) Jeremy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what keeps Andrés from accompanying Marco on his business venture to Namibia?

2. In Chapter 9, who does Andrés visit?

3. In Chapter 1, where did Andrés's parents meet?

4. In Chapter 8, what kind of structure does Andrés think the psychiatric hospital look like?

5. In Chapter 4, Patty is kind to Enrique, encouraging him to go to where?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what happened on Halloween to Andrés and his friends? Who were the assailants?

2. In Chapter 10, what is the significance of Thursdays in Andrés's mother's routine?

3. In Chapter 2, what kind of neighborhood were Álvaro and Rosario on the rooftop of?

4. In Chapter 9, what trends have the narrator noticed in Jeremy's neighborhood? What might these trends suggest?

5. In Chapter 4, how does Enrique's academic success challenge the beliefs of those around him?

6. In Chapter 3, who is Nicole and what is Andrés's history with her?

7. In Chapter 4, how does Patricia's treatment of Enrique differ from her treatment of her own children?

8. In Chapter 1, what can be inferred about the culture of Andrés's hometown?

9. In Chapter 6, how does the social and economic background of Andrés and his classmates affect their relationships and self-perception?

10. In Chapter 2, how did Álvaro and Rosario afford their new home?

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