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Andy Mulligan
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 171 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Trash Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Andy Mulligan
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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 Raphael say is the meaning of the word "stuppa" (3)?
(a) Stuff.
(b) Human muck.
(c) Radioactive Waste.
(d) Animal muck.

2. How much are Rat, Gardo, and Raphael paid for their help in looking for the bag at the dumpsite?
(a) 200 pesos.
(b) 100 pesos.
(c) Nothing.
(d) 50 pesos.

3. Raphael relates that his life consists of living "day to day" (6) and of hoping for what?
(a) That he does not get attacked by the older men.
(b) That he can find a treasure.
(c) That he does not die.
(d) That he does not get sick.

4. To what police station is Raphael taken upon his arrest?
(a) Palos Verdes Police Station.
(b) Carlitos Police Station.
(c) Puebla Police Station.
(d) Ermita Police Station.

5. How many people were killed when Smoky Mountain collapsed?
(a) Nearly 100.
(b) Nearly 300.
(c) Nearly 50.
(d) Nearly 200.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to make Gardo frightened of rats?

2. How much money does Raphael say he can get from one half-good tire that he finds at the dumpsite?

3. What does Raphael say that he must do since nobody is going to "open the door" (11) for him?

4. How many basketball courts does Raphael estimate the dumpsite to be in area?

5. What does Raphael's aunt tell him to do with the wallet he has found?

Short Essay Questions

1. Besides the cash, what item inside the leather bag convinces Rat that Jose Angelico, the purported owner of the bag, is a wealthy man?

2. When Raphael says that he and Gardo might as well be brothers, what evidence does he give to support this conclusion?

3. What does Father Juilliard say about his imminent departure from his position running the Pascal Aguila Mission School?

4. What is the main point of Grace's piece of narration from the story?

5. What reason does Grace give for Pia Dante not having lived with her father, Jose Angelico, while he was still alive?

6. What are all of the items of value that Raphael and Gardo find inside the "special" (18) containing the mysterious and money-laden leather bag?

7. What is a "special" (18) and how does the idea of a "special" widen the scope of the reader's understanding of Trash's setting?

8. What does Grace say about where she imagines Pia Dante is now?

9. Why do Raphael and Gardo continue working nonchalantly after they find the leather bag full of money?

10. At what point does Raphael realize that the contents of the bag must be hugely important to the police?

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