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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What item, belonging to one of her students, causes Codi to give an emotional lecture about the environment in her class?
(a) Stonewashed jeans.
(b) A disposable mechanical pencil.
(c) A styrofoam drinking cup.
(d) A vinyl backpack.

2. The group oppressing the farmers is supported by what government?
(a) Honduras.
(b) The United States.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Cuba.

3. According to Homer, people think it is the heart that suffers from emotional trauma, but it is really what organ?
(a) The stomach.
(b) The liver.
(c) The brain.
(d) The pancreas.

4. Codi discovers a plot with what family name on it?
(a) Norrman.
(b) Navarro.
(c) Noline.
(d) Nolina.

5. Why is the town of Grace planning to sue the mining company?
(a) A small child from Grace fell into a mineshaft and died.
(b) The men who work in the mines are contracting mysterious illnesses.
(c) The company owes the town money.
(d) A dam is being built that will divert the river, killing the orchards in Grace.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has the Black Mountain mine been poisoning the river with sulfuric acid?

2. Whom did the Gracela sisters marry?

3. What is an important Mexican holiday that is celebrated in Grace?

4. Who tells Codi that her relationship with Loyd "won't elevate her life"?

5. Why is one of Codi's students dropping out of school?

(see the answer key)

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