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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Anita's father say they have to stay?
(a) To see if Tio Enrique will return.
(b) To mind the store.
(c) To wait for Anita's older brother to get out of the military.
(d) To wait for Anita's older borther to be released from prison.

2. Why do the teacher and the two visitors step into the hallway?
(a) So the students can go on with their classwork.
(b) So the teacher can show the new boy his correct classroom.
(c) The classroom is very noisy.
(d) To talk in privacy.

3. What color is associated with Chucha?
(a) Purple.
(b) Red.
(c) Brown.
(d) Yellow.

4. What are Carla and her siblings allowed to take?
(a) Three sets of clothing.
(b) Only what they are wearing.
(c) One item.
(d) A small valise each.

5. What does Lucinda say the men know about their cousins?
(a) Nothing.
(b) That the cousins have been arrested.
(c) Where the cousins are.
(d) That they are out of this country, but not yet at their destination.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mr. Washburn?

2. What time of year is it when the novel opens?

3. Who does Anita's father take to work the day after Carla leaves?

4. What is Chucha's opinion about these men?

5. What is she to tell the students about her absence?

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