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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Section 4, Chapter 9, who wants Ari to do drugs?
(a) Susie Byrd.
(b) Johnny Alvarez.
(c) Gina Navarro.
(d) Charlie Escobedo.

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

3. What place does Dante really like to visit in Chicago?
(a) Museum of Contemporary Art.
(b) Museum of Science and Industry.
(c) Art Institute.
(d) Chicago Cultural Center.

4. What does Dante send Ari as a gift in Section 5, Chapter 24?
(a) Cross.
(b) Rosary.
(c) Rabbit's foot.
(d) Miniature tennis shoes.

5. How often did Ari's mother and aunt write one another throughout the years?
(a) Once a week.
(b) Every other month.
(c) Once a month.
(d) Every other week.

6. What does Ari's mother make to eat on New Year's eve?
(a) Tostados.
(b) Menudo and tamales.
(c) Fried plantains.
(d) Ceviche and tacos.

7. What hours does Ari work at the Charcoaler for four of the days he works in Section 6, Chapter 1?
(a) 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
(b) 5 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
(c) 10 to 3.
(d) 8 to 5.

8. In Section 5, Chapter 25, how many hours does Ari work on the day after Christmas?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 6.
(d) 8.

9. What does Ari's mom say about his driving in Section 5, Chapter 20?
(a) He weaves too much.
(b) He needs more practice.
(c) He needs to relax.
(d) He drives fast.

10. What color is the pickup that Ari gets for his sixteenth birthday?
(a) Silver.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) Black.

11. What does Ari have for dinner after working at the Charcoaler in Section 5. Chapter 25?
(a) Ceviche.
(b) Tortillas.
(c) Tamales.
(d) Tacos.

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

13. In Section 5, Chapter 26, what does Ari do for New Year's eve?
(a) Get together with family.
(b) Go to a party with friends.
(c) Call Dante.
(d) Work.

14. In Section 4, Chapter 8, how many letters does Ari get from Dante in one day?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

15. What did Ari's aunt leave him when she died?
(a) Her house.
(b) A piece of land.
(c) Her car.
(d) $10,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Dante and Ari get at a burger joint at the end of Section 6, Chapter 4?

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

3. What days of the week does Ari work in Section 6, Chapter 1?

4. In Section 4, Chapter 9, what is the topic of the essay that Dante doesn't want to write?

5. What brand pickup does Ari get for his sixteenth birthday?

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