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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Susie about to turn?
(a) 21.
(b) 12.
(c) 16.
(d) 15.

2. Why is Anita upset with Sammy when she isn't invited?
(a) Sammy's eyes light up for his guest and not for Anita.
(b) Sammy is often rude to Anita when he has other company..
(c) Sammy asks Anita to constantly wait on him and his guest.
(d) Sammy does not understand her feelings about being excluded.

3. Why do many people come to the compound?
(a) For protection.
(b) To bring their stories to Anita's father who is to run for public office.
(c) To spruce up the place for the party.
(d) To seek advice.

4. What is Chucha's opinion about these men?
(a) They are officious.
(b) They are the secret police.
(c) They are ruthless.
(d) They are hungry.

5. What does Lucinda say the men know about their cousins?
(a) That the cousins have been arrested.
(b) That they are out of this country, but not yet at their destination.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Where the cousins are.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mr. Washburn?

2. Who comes over to spend time with Sammy?

3. What time of year is it when the novel opens?

4. What does Mami have Anita do after seeing the black Volkswagons?

5. What does the teacher tell Carla to do?

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