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Karen Tei Yamashita

Tropic of Orange: A Novel Quiz

Karen Tei Yamashita
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Tropic of Orange: A Novel Quiz

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1)

In Chapter 15, why is the 12 year old girl left be herself in Mexico? (from Wednesday: Chapters 15 through 18)

She ran away from home.
No one knows why she is alone.
Her family was killed.
Her brother abandoned her.
2)

In Chapter 47, what does Arcangel say he is not fighting for before his wrestling match? (from Sunday: Chapters 46 through 49)

Power.
Politics.
Money.
Peace.
3)

What does Manzanar realize when he sees the second fire break out? (from Wednesday: Chapters 19 through 21)

That it will destroy the homeless camps.
That it will reach the city quickly.
That it is less serious than the first fire.
That it was arson.
4)

What happens when people begin to abandon their cars in Chapter 17? (from Wednesday: Chapters 15 through 18)

The police arrest them.
They are shot at.
Rioters smash the cars' windows.
Homeless people take over their cars.
5)

In Chapter 21, what costume does Arcangel wear? (from Wednesday: Chapters 19 through 21)

A woman's dress.
A warrior's costume.
A wrestler's costume.
A waiter's costume.
6)

In Chapter 25, how does Gabriel feel after speaking with Rafaela on the phone? (from Thursday: Chapters 25 through 28)

He thinks she is being dramatic.
He is concerned for her.
He is confused about why she called him.
He is entertained by the stories of Mexico.
7)

In Chapter 46, who stops working to try to help Emi? (from Sunday: Chapters 46 through 49)

The police force.
The homeless.
The military.
The news crew.
8)

Who does Buzzworm watch barbecue in Chapter 48? (from Sunday: Chapters 46 through 49)

Displaced children.
Trapped police men.
Drug addicts.
A news crew.
9)

What does Rafaela do with the box she takes from Gabriel's in Chapter 24? (from Thursday: Chapters 22 through 24)

She burns it.
She puts her belongings in it.
She gives it to a homeless man.
She mails it.
10)

In Chapter 19, why does Manzanar watch the fire? (from Wednesday: Chapters 19 through 21)

He doesn't watch the fire.
Because he wants to help people escape it.
Because he has no possessions to save.
Because he wants to tell officials about the development.
11)

After showing Manzanar the cooler, what does Buzzworm consider doing with it? (from Saturday: Chapters 36 through 39)

Taking it to the police.
Mailing it back to Mexico.
Burning it.
Giving it to a politician.
12)

At the end of Chapter 25, why does Gabriel decide to go to Mexico? (from Thursday: Chapters 25 through 28)

For work and to check on Rafaela.
Only to check on Rafaela.
Only to take care of work.
He doesn't decide to go to Mexico.
13)

In Chapter 21, why does the waiter offer to buy Arcangel a beer? (from Wednesday: Chapters 19 through 21)

He messes up Arcangel's order.
He thinks he recognizes Arcangel.
He doesn't offer to buy Arcangel a beer.
He thinks it is Arcangel's birthday.
14)

When Manzanar hears the gun shots in Chapter 42, who does he assume fired a gun? (from Saturday: Chapters 40 through 42)

The military.
Buzzworm.
The local police.
The homeless.
15)

What does Dona Maria say Hernando does for a living? (from Wednesday: Chapters 15 through 18)

Sells fruit in the market.
Builds cars.
Works as a nurse.
Imports and exports oranges.
16)

How much does Bobby pay the traffickers after negotiating with them? (from Friday: Chapters 32 through 35)

Half the original fee.
More than the original fee.
A quarter of the original fee.
The original fee.
17)

In Chapter 41, what does Buzzworm do when he hears gunfire? (from Saturday: Chapters 40 through 42)

Tries to protect Emi.
Finds someone to interview.
Looks for his own gun.
Hides inside the news van.
18)

What does Emi do when the homeless people take over all the newscasts? (from Friday: Chapters 29 through 31)

She laughs.
She calls her boss.
She acts as producer.
She tries to stop them.
19)

How does Bobby react when he sees Rafaela in Chapter 45? (from Sunday: Chapters 43 through 45)

He ignores her.
He cries.
He laughs.
He sighs.
20)

In Chapter 48, what do the exploding air bags make the people of Los Angeles consider? (from Sunday: Chapters 46 through 49)

Fighting.
Forgiveness.
Charity.
The arts.
21)

Where does Rafaela go after leaving Gabriel's house in Chapter 24? (from Thursday: Chapters 22 through 24)

A restaurant.
Dona Maria's.
Her house.
The hotel.
22)

In Chapter 32, how does Gabriel receive a list of all the people in Mazatlan who have gone missing? (from Friday: Chapters 32 through 35)

A stranger hands him a stack of computer disks.
Emi faxes him the list.
He finds a stack of papers under Gabriel's couch.
He finds a list in his mailbox.
23)

How does Manzanar feel about his first interview with Gabriel? (from Thursday: Chapters 25 through 28)

He thinks it is a joke.
He is ashamed by it.
He approves of it.
He disapproves of it.
24)

In Chapter 34, why is Bobby confident he can get Xiayue across the United States border? (from Friday: Chapters 32 through 35)

He has money to pay them off.
He knows the customs officials.
He thinks she will pass as his daughter.
He isn't confident he can cross the border.
25)

Why does Gabriel think Manzanar was not born in a World War II camp? (from Wednesday: Chapters 15 through 18)

Because Manzanar looks too old.
Because Manzanar looks too young.
Because Manzanar knows nothing about Europe.
Gabriel does believe Manzanar was born in the camp.
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