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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7: All the Secrets of the Universe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Section 1, Chapter 2, what song does the narrator mention that his mother sings frequently?
(a) Faded Love.
(b) Walkin' After Midnight.
(c) Leavin' on Your Mind.
(d) Crazy.

2. What branch of service was Ari's father in?
(a) Marines.
(b) Navy.
(c) Air Force.
(d) Army.

3. Where does Dante say he wants to live in Section 4, Chapter 8?
(a) Chicago.
(b) El Paso.
(c) Dallas.
(d) Los Angeles.

4. At the end of Section 5, Chapter 20, what does Ari dream?
(a) That he kisses Ilena.
(b) That he meets his brother.
(c) That he wrecks his pickup.
(d) That he doesn't have any legs.

5. On the first day of school in 1987, who is the first person to ask Ari what happened to him?
(a) Gina Navarro.
(b) Johnny Alvarez.
(c) Charlie Escobedo.
(d) Susie Byrd.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the narrator's racial heritage in Section 1, Chapter 2?

2. How long has Ari known Gina Navarro?

3. What is on Ari's t-shirt in Section 1, Chapter 2?

4. In Section 7, Chapter 3, who does Ari say is the first person besides his mother who ever made him want to talk about the things that scared him?

5. How long does Mrs. Quintana expect to be away from her practice when the family goes to Chicago?

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