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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Esteban's profession before coming to the United States?
(a) English teacher.
(b) Vendor.
(c) Spanish techer.
(d) Policeman.

2. What is Lou Ann reminded of when she sees Jesus is Lord Used Tires?
(a) Her first car.
(b) Her childhood home in Kentucky.
(c) Newt Hardbine.
(d) Her church.

3. In an effort to assure Taylor, what does Mattie say that she will handle in Chapter 6?
(a) Tractors.
(b) Trailors.
(c) Convertables.
(d) The police.

4. Where did Taylor work while living in Kentucky?
(a) Burger Derby.
(b) Pittman County Hospital.
(c) Jesus is Lord Used Tires.
(d) Hotel Republic.

5. What type of vegetable does Lou Ann buy after her mother and grandmother end their visit in Chapter 4?
(a) Squash.
(b) Onions.
(c) Potatoes.
(d) Tomatoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Mattie get her purple beans?

2. What pops into Taylor's head when the man brings the Spanish-speaking people to Mattie's?

3. What was the name of the hotel Taylor stayed at for the Christmas season?

4. From where does the baptism water come?

5. What does the doctor say about Turtle's health in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens with Esteban and Taylor at the end of Chapter 9? How does Taylor handle it?

2. What is Taylor's reaction when the old woman gives her Turtle?

3. How is Taylor feeling about being a mom in Chapter 7? Explain.

4. Why does Taylor believe that the Cherokee nation would be a good place for Esteban and Esperanza to stay?

5. How does Taylor feel about taking the food and drink from Mattie?

6. Describe Taylor's course of action in leaving home after Newt Hardbine's tragedy.

7. Explain the situation that takes place in the law office.

8. What does Taylor learn about the park's name in Chapter 8? From whom does she learn this?

9. On what day do Mattie, Esteban, Esperanza and Taylor take their short trip? Why is this day important? Where are they going?

10. Why does Taylor look down on Esperanza for attempting suicide?

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