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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his flashback, why is Homer Noline searching for Codi and Hallie?
(a) They have been kidnapped.
(b) They are hiding from him.
(c) They are caught in a storm.
(d) They have run away from home.

2. The narrator states in Chapter 2 that Hallie has left to go where?
(a) Peru.
(b) Bolivia.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Nicaragua.

3. What do Codi and Loyd visit en route to Whiteriver?
(a) An ancient Native American village.
(b) A zoo with exotic animals.
(c) An Aztec shrine.
(d) A cemetery.

4. Where is Emelina's husband detained at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) New Mexico.
(b) Grace.
(c) Tucson.
(d) Texas.

5. Where is Homer's family from originally?
(a) Grace.
(b) Tucson.
(c) Illinois.
(d) Nicaragua.

6. What does Homer do to combat his advancing Alzheimer's?
(a) He tries to remember dates.
(b) He tries to memorize the state capitals.
(c) He does crossword puzzles.
(d) Nothing. He has already given up hope.

7. What is the name of the lover whom the narrator has just left?
(a) Loyd.
(b) J.T.
(c) Homer.
(d) Carlo.

8. What is Codi teaching?
(a) Physics.
(b) Forensic science.
(c) Biology.
(d) Chemistry.

9. Whom does Homer call for help rescuing Codi and Hallie?
(a) Uda.
(b) Viola.
(c) Emelina.
(d) Dosa Althea.

10. What about Codi and Hallie touches their father's heart?
(a) Their crying.
(b) Their good behavior.
(c) Their closeness.
(d) Their cuteness.

11. What flowers decorate the graves?
(a) Lilies.
(b) Carnations.
(c) Marigolds.
(d) Roses.

12. How long was Codi dating her baby's father?
(a) For three months.
(b) They only went out once.
(c) For two years.
(d) For four dates.

13. What is the name of Codi and Hallie's mother?
(a) Alice.
(b) Abigail.
(c) Allison.
(d) Amy.

14. The Gracela sisters came from Spain to marry whom?
(a) Farmers.
(b) Miners.
(c) Railroad workers.
(d) Cowboys.

15. How old are Codi and Hallie at the beginning of the story?
(a) Teenagers.
(b) Children.
(c) Old women.
(d) Adults.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator is leaving in Chapter 2 to go where?

2. Where was Hallie when she wrote the first letter Codi receives?

3. Who is the narrator, starting in Chapter 2?

4. Where does Homer find Codi and Hallie?

5. What are Codi and Hallie trying to do during the storm in Chapter 3?

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