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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Codi's father when she arrives at his house for the first time since returning to Grace?
(a) His darkroom.
(b) His bedroom.
(c) His garage.
(d) His kitchen.

2. Codi lost a baby when she was how old?
(a) Seventeen.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Twenty-one.

3. How does Doc Homer feel about Codi's situation?
(a) Unconcerned.
(b) Sympathetic.
(c) Ashamed.
(d) Angry.

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

5. How long has the narrator been away from the town where she grew up?
(a) Twenty-seven years.
(b) Fourteen years.
(c) Eight years.
(d) Three years.

6. What are Codi and Hallie trying to do during the storm in Chapter 3?
(a) Save coyote pups.
(b) Save their friend.
(c) Find their mother.
(d) Get away from someone who is following them.

7. Where have Codi and Hallie been playing in Chapter 1?
(a) A beach.
(b) Their yard.
(c) Their basement.
(d) A cemetery.

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

9. The narrator is leaving in Chapter 2 to go where?
(a) Nicaragua.
(b) Grace.
(c) Honduras.
(d) Tucson.

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

11. Why does Codi's father feel remorseful in his Chapter 10 flashback?
(a) Leaving his daughters when they were young.
(b) Being angry with Codi.
(c) Not helping Codi more.
(d) The loss of his wife.

12. What is the relationship between Codi and Hallie?
(a) Sisters.
(b) Cousins.
(c) Mother and daughter.
(d) Aunt and niece.

13. Hallie is working with farmers who are being destroyed by what group?
(a) The Policia.
(b) The Contras.
(c) The Maracas.
(d) The Manzanas.

14. Why is one of Codi's students dropping out of school?
(a) Her parents are moving.
(b) She is pregnant.
(c) She is failing her classes.
(d) She does not have the money for college.

15. When did Codi's mother die?
(a) Shortly after Codi's birth.
(b) Shortly after Hallie's birth.
(c) When Codi was a teenager.
(d) When Codi was ten.

Short Answer Questions

1. Homer Noline decides to forbid an activity for Codi and Hallie because there are "too many" what?

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

3. In what area is Hallie an expert?

4. Whom does Homer call for help rescuing Codi and Hallie?

5. Who is having the flashback in Chapter 10?

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