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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Chucha?
(a) Carla's great-grandmother.
(b) An old woman who was the family's nursemaid.
(c) Anita's dog.
(d) Anita's older sister.

2. When was school supposed to start back up again?
(a) January 9.
(b) January 3.
(c) January 15.
(d) February 1.

3. Why is school not opening on time?
(a) A hurricane damged many of the buildings.
(b) A fire damaged the cafeteria and auditorium.
(c) The government said they were not allowed to open.
(d) Many people are going to the United States to witness JFK's inauguartion.

4. Why do many people come to the compound?
(a) To bring their stories to Anita's father who is to run for public office.
(b) To seek advice.
(c) To spruce up the place for the party.
(d) For protection.

5. Where is Tio Tony?
(a) He is hiding in the mountains outside of Santo Domingo.
(b) He is in prison in Santo Domingo
(c) He is in the Bronx.
(d) He is missing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Carla and her siblings allowed to take?

2. Why does Anita's father say they have to stay?

3. What is one thing Anita's mother asks Anita to do?

4. What was Tio Tony involved in that makes him a wanted man?

5. Why do the teacher and the two visitors step into the hallway?

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