Chapter Summary: The Vietnam War

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In chapter 7 Luis goes to east LA to riot. He goes to riot about the Vietnam war because they don 't want to send more mexicans to the war. Things start to get violent and in a turn of events he gets arrested and taken to jail. He later gets released with no trial or questioning. Back at school he starts a walk off to protest better conditions for the students. He later sees Vivian and they start to be friends although her brother is part of a rival gang. Things heat up between them and they do more than kiss. Back st school a teacher names Mrs. Baez notices his level of writing. He gets the choice to publicize his work. He accepts and gets a scholarship. He also gets put in charge of writing and painting projects.

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