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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Section 6, Chapter 11, where does Ari's father want to go?
(a) Dallas.
(b) Phoenix.
(c) Houston.
(d) Tucson.

2. In Section 4, Chapter 9, what is the topic of the essay that Dante doesn't want to write?
(a) Great Depression.
(b) Spanish-American War.
(c) World War I.
(d) Dust Bowl.

3. In Section 5, Chapter 30, how long is it until Dante comes back to El Paso?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 2 months.
(d) 3 weeks.

4. In Section 5, Chapter 30, what is the ratio of Dante letters to Ari letters?
(a) 5 to 2.
(b) 7 to 1.
(c) 10 to 4.
(d) 8 to 3.

5. How long has Ari known Gina Navarro?
(a) Since third grade.
(b) Since first grade.
(c) Since kindergarten.
(d) Since second grade.

6. In Section 6, Chapter 9, what is Ari's father doing with Dante's father?
(a) Walk.
(b) Bowling.
(c) Dinner.
(d) A drive.

7. Who does Ari let drive his truck in Section 6, Chapter 3?
(a) Dante.
(b) His parents.
(c) Dante's parents.
(d) Gina.

8. In Section 4, Chapter 5, who writes her name on one of Ari's casts?
(a) Rachel.
(b) Ileana.
(c) Gina.
(d) Susie.

9. How old is the drunk that Ari gets to buy him a six-pack?
(a) 32.
(b) 45.
(c) 59.
(d) 61.

10. In Section 5, Chapter 25, what does Dante say that Ari got him for Christmas?
(a) Pastels and a sketchbook.
(b) Colored pencils and drawing paper.
(c) An art book.
(d) A box of art supplies.

11. In his letter to Dante in Section 5, Chapter 21, what does Ari say he did with his parents when he took them for a drive?
(a) Had lunch.
(b) Went to a movie.
(c) Went to see relatives.
(d) Ate dinner.

12. How old was Ari's brother when he went to prison?
(a) 17.
(b) 16.
(c) 18.
(d) 15.

13. In Chapter 4, Section 3, what subject does Ari say that his mother teaches?
(a) History.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Government.
(d) English.

14. How does Ari greet Mrs. Quintana in Section 6, Chapter 9?
(a) Hand shake.
(b) Kiss on the cheek.
(c) Hug.
(d) Funny saying.

15. In Section 5, Chapter 25, who does Ari say is his girlfriend?
(a) Cher.
(b) Tina Turner.
(c) Karen Carpenter.
(d) Stevie Nicks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the girl that Dante mentions he talked to at a party in Section 4, Chapter 8?

2. In Section 4, Chapter 8, how many letters does Ari get from Dante in one day?

3. What place does Dante really like to visit in Chicago?

4. On the first day of school in 1987, who is the first person to ask Ari what happened to him?

5. What days of the week do Ari and his father go for Ari's driving lessons?

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