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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Tio Tony involved in that makes him a wanted man?
(a) A gold heist.
(b) Nothing; he has been unjustly accused.
(c) A plot to undermine land reform.
(d) A plot to overthrow the dictator.

2. Who understands Anita's feelings about Sammy and his friend?
(a) Oscar.
(b) Anita's Mami.
(c) Lucinda.
(d) Anita's Papi.

3. What does Anita's papi explain to Anita?
(a) That Anita's mother and Anita must go to the United States.
(b) That Carla's family has received permission to leave the country.
(c) That she must go with Carla to the United Sates.
(d) That Carla's family has to go into hiding.

4. Why does Anita write with a pencil at times?
(a) She is not good at math and frequently has to erase her work.
(b) Carla's family moves constantly, so she writes their address in pencil.
(c) Some times it is the only writing instrument in the house.
(d) So she can quickly erase.

5. What worries Anita?
(a) That their father will be killed.
(b) That her cousins will not have gotten out of the country yet.
(c) That the men will hurt her mother.
(d) That they are going to go to prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Anita think more?

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

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

4. What does Anita not want her family to discover?

5. What is one thing that makes Anita realize Oscar is right about their country?

(see the answer key)

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