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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. How does Carlos get the money that he gives to Macario?
(a) Works
(b) Steals
(c) Finds
(d) Gambles

2. Where is Carlos when Pearl Harbor is attacked?
(a) Berkley
(b) Los Angeles
(c) San Francisco
(d) San Pedro

3. Who first tells Carlos that Macario will be going to Spain to fight?
(a) Nick
(b) Macario
(c) Felix
(d) Eileen

4. What good news does Carlos receive in regard to his writing?
(a) A publisher wants to publish his book of poems
(b) He will get a byline in Ganzo's newspaper
(c) A newspaper wants him to become a regular writer
(d) He will become a war correspondent

5. Where does Carlos go to talk to Nick?
(a) Los Angeles
(b) Portland
(c) Seattle
(d) San Fernando

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Carlos find Amado?

2. The boy who does not know how to write is from ________.

3. Which branch of the armed services does Macario join?

4. Where does Carlos find work?

5. What does Carlos do when Macario becomes ill and needs money?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Amado think about Carlos?

2. Why does Carlos spend time with the San Fernando crew leader's wife?

3. What does Carlos hope will come from the meeting he and Jose call?

4. Why does Carlos strike Amado with a pan?

5. How does Carlos feel after meeting with the Filipino communist?

6. Why is Carlos denied the transfer?

7. How does Carlos feel after he realizes that no one will ever destroy his faith in America?

8. Describe the crew leader's story in San Fernando.

9. What happens when Carlos shows his published book to Amado at the bar?

10. Why is Carlos afraid he is dying?

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