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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. What does Angel do with the baptism water?
(a) He takes the water to a priest.
(b) He pours it down the drain.
(c) He drinks it.
(d) He trys to baptize Dwayne Ray.

2. What type of vegetable does Lou Ann buy after her mother and grandmother end their visit in Chapter 4?
(a) Potatoes.
(b) Squash.
(c) Tomatoes.
(d) Onions.

3. What is the profession of Bobby Bingo's son?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Shoe salesman.
(d) Car salesman.

4. Why does Granny Logan want to baptize Dwayne Ray in specific water?
(a) Because Granny Logan believes the water has magical powers.
(b) Because Lou Ann was baptized in the same water.
(c) Because the water is from a religious journey.
(d) Because the water has been blessed.

5. Taylor, Esteban, Esperanza and Mattie take a short trip. While others are swimming, what is Esperanza obsessed with?
(a) Playing with Turtle.
(b) Watching Turtle.
(c) Taylor.
(d) Watching Esteban.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Taylor's potential roommates say about hot dogs?

2. What does Mattie serve Turtle at Jesus is Lord Used Tires?

3. Which character was left deaf by an accident?

4. In an effort to assure Taylor, what does Mattie say that she will handle in Chapter 6?

5. What does Lou Ann want to do after realizing that Angel has left her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the steps in which Taylor attempts to build a "family".

2. How is Taylor feeling about being a mom in Chapter 7? Explain.

3. What changes can be observed in Esteban and Esperanza as they travel deeper into the Cherokee nation during Chapter 15?

4. What is Lou Ann's reaction to the adoption situation that takes place in Chapter 13?

5. In Chapter 4, Bobby Bingo tells Lou Ann that "Whatever you want the most, it's going to be the worst thing for you." How does Lou Ann feel about this?

6. What pops into Taylor's head when a priest comes to visit Mattie in Chapter 6? Explain this situation.

7. Why does Taylor believe that the Cherokee nation would be a good place for Esteban and Esperanza to stay?

8. Taylor is unhappy about her mother's impending marriage. Lou Ann tells Taylor that her mother needs to live her own life. What does Lou Ann tell Taylor about her own mother? How does this relate to her advice?

9. Explain Lou Ann's fearful dream of Dwayne Ray. What does Lou Ann think about this?

10. What is Taylor's reaction when the old woman gives her Turtle?

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