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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where will Turtle be taken if Taylor cannot adopt her?
(a) Under house arrest.
(b) With the old Indian woman.
(c) With her biological family.
(d) A foster home.

2. What place had Lou Ann avoided since Dwayne Ray was born?
(a) The Adult porn shop.
(b) Mattie's.
(c) Lee Sing's.
(d) Jesus is Lord Used Tires.

3. What did Esperanza use in her attempt to commit suicide?
(a) Cough medicine.
(b) Baby aspirin.
(c) Tylenol.
(d) Vitamins.

4. Who was Esteban protecting before he fled his country?
(a) Convicted family members.
(b) Young children.
(c) Esperanza.
(d) Group leaders of a teacher's union.

5. What animal is making the sound that the characters hear in Chapter 12?
(a) Toads.
(b) Lions.
(c) Seagulls.
(d) Dolphins.

6. What does Esperanza give to Turtle in Chapter 16?
(a) A good luck charm.
(b) A bracelet.
(c) A ring.
(d) A medal.

7. What type of vehicle to does Mattie drive?
(a) A sedan.
(b) A truck.
(c) A VW Bug.
(d) A compact car.

8. What does the Guatemalan police use telephones and electricity for?
(a) Heat generator.
(b) High speed internet.
(c) Torture.
(d) Phone calls.

9. How did Lou Ann see herself in the future?
(a) Dead.
(b) Happy.
(c) Unhappy.
(d) Successful.

10. What is Lou Ann involved in during Chapter 10?
(a) Mourning her divorce.
(b) Gardening.
(c) A job search.
(d) Nursing Esperanza back to health.

11. To whom does Lou Ann's horoscope state she will listen?
(a) Her grandmother.
(b) Her mother.
(c) A stranger.
(d) A friend.

12. What type of car does Taylor take in Chapter 13?
(a) A Lincoln.
(b) A Mustang.
(c) A Buick.
(d) A Pontiac.

13. What does Lou Ann believe the old woman gives her when they see each other at the market?
(a) The evil eye.
(b) An apple.
(c) A curse.
(d) A free tarot reading.

14. Which character claims that they are on a "blind date with destiny" during a trip they are taking together?
(a) Esperanza.
(b) Taylor.
(c) Mattie.
(d) Lou Ann.

15. What will happen to the national bird of Esteban's country if caged?
(a) It will die.
(b) It will live a long life.
(c) It will reproduce.
(d) It will no longer grow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Turtle say to Esteban when he gives her a pep talk in Chapter 16?

2. Who are Taylor, Esteban, and Esperanza stopped by on their drive?

3. What did Esteban and Esperanza have to wear during the adoption meeting?

4. What news does Taylor receive at the beginning of chapter 10?

5. Who is Cynthia?

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