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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 name of the motel the crowd gathers outside?
(a) Seasons.
(b) Yearly.
(c) Seldome.
(d) Deity.

2. On what special day do the police arrest Vernon?
(a) New years day.
(b) Thanksgiving.
(c) Christmas day.
(d) His birthday.

3. Why does Vernon give Deutschman back $20?
(a) He damaged his car.
(b) He knows Deutschman will need a drink.
(c) He does not want to leave him broke.
(d) To buy gas so Deutschman can drive home.

4. Which of the following cities does Vernon tell the customs office he is visiting?
(a) Tijuana.
(b) Chihuahua.
(c) Monclova.
(d) Torreón.

5. What does the judge think Vernon needed in his life?
(a) A cousin.
(b) A father.
(c) A grandfather.
(d) A sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which part of Jesus' body is deformed?

2. How do Vernon's neighbors describe him?

3. Who does Vernon live with?

4. What does Vernon's mother say Martirio is known for?

5. What program does Vernon hang up on his mother to watch?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reason does Vaine give for Vernon's arrest?

2. What does Vernon think about Taylor in this section?

3. Why does Vernon hang up on his Mom when he talks to her from prison?

4. Why does Mr. Deutschman have to get his haircut at the meatworks factory?

5. Why does Vernon not want to invite Vaine into his home?

6. What does Vernon recall about the morning of the murders as he rode to school with Jesus?

7. What lesson does Vernon say he has learned?

8. Describe Ella.

9. How does Vernon change fate in Chapter 9?

10. Why does Vernon want to get out of Texas?

(see the answer keys)

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