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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 is the newsline hashtag that Lucy frequently writes for?
(a) #PhoenixDowntheTubes.
(b) #PhoenixRising.
(c) #WaterCrisisSouthwest.
(d) #LifersandZoners."

2. What surrounds the Santa Muerte shrine in the Vet's home in Chapter 33?
(a) Empty wine bottles.
(b) Photographs.
(c) Candles and incense.
(d) Empty tequila bottles.

3. How hot is the heat described as when Maria sits in the cage in Chapter 35?
(a) 100 degrees.
(b) 120 degrees.
(c) 100 degrees.
(d) 115 degrees.

4. Who roars up to Toomie's home with Esteban in Chapter 33?
(a) Juan.
(b) The Vet.
(c) Ray.
(d) Cato.

5. Where are the license plates from on the car that Lucy has borrowed from Charlene in Chapter 34?
(a) Texas.
(b) Alaska.
(c) Nevada.
(d) California.

Short Answer Questions

1. What food is brought to Maria while she's in the cage in Chapter 35?

2. Who brings Maria food and water in Chapter 35?

3. How has Mexico changed in the future in The Water Knife?

4. What does Lucy claim to be getting in the gas station in Chapter 36?

5. What character is the focus of Chapter 29?

Short Essay Questions

1. How have the changes in Lucy's circumstances impacted her role in the novel in Chapter 21?

2. What irony can be seen in the relationship between Angel and Maria in Chapter 26?

3. Where do Angel and Lucy go in Chapter 28? Why? How is this setting described?

4. What is ironic about Angel's relationship with Maria when they first meet in Chapters 22 and 23?

5. How has the perspective changed in Chapter 37? Why is this significant?

6. Why does Maria free the Vet's wild animals in Chapter 38?

7. How are the themes of danger and violence explored in Chapter 32?

8. What is revealed through Maria's observation of Angel's concern for Lucy in Chapter 22?

9. What decision does Maria make in Chapter 33? Why?

10. How is the theme of power explored in Chapter 35?

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