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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. How does Taylor come to realize that the child given to her in Chapter 1 is alive?
(a) The baby grips Taylor tightly.
(b) She checks the child's pulse.
(c) She smells the need for a diaper change.
(d) The baby begins to cry.

2. Who came up with the name "Jesus is Lord Used Tires"?
(a) Mattie's late husband.
(b) Mattie's grandfather.
(c) A group of Mexican kids.
(d) Mattie.

3. What is Taylor's mother doing that she disagrees with?
(a) Changing careers.
(b) Getting married.
(c) Moving to Arizona.
(d) Changing her name.

4. What color does Edna like to wear?
(a) Red.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue.
(d) Pink.

5. What does Lou Ann want to do after realizing that Angel has left her?
(a) Fall asleep.
(b) Devise a plan to get him back .
(c) Go out and find him.
(d) Commit suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mrs. Parsons' view about aliens?

2. What is also on the headstone of Lou Ann's father?

3. What type of shop is next door to Jesus is Lord Used Tires?

4. What makes Taylor think "You are old Father William"?

5. What is the name of Lou Ann's cat?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Taylor come to realize that Edna Poppy is blind?

2. How does Taylor react to Cynthia's news in Chapter 13?

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

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

5. What is Lou Ann reading at the end of Chapter 6? Why?

6. What changes can be observed in Esteban and Esperanza as they travel deeper into the Cherokee nation during Chapter 15?

7. Explain why Lou Ann falls for Angel.

8. Turtle says "Mama" when seeing something in connection with a burial. How does Taylor handle this?

9. Is Lou Ann surprised when she realizes that Angel has left her?

10. Why does Angel agree to move back in with Lou Ann?

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