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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Saturday, Chapter Eight – Chapter Thirteen .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the Explorer's secret?
(a) He was from South America.
(b) He was a pediphile.
(c) He was from the southern U.S. and had never travelled anywhere.
(d) He was racist.

2. In Chapter Two, where does the reader meet the angel?
(a) On the kitchen countertop.
(b) On the portál of the government building.
(c) Propped up against the wall of the Five and Dime.
(d) On the roof of the family home.

3. When Rafa made cigarette runs all day, only buying one cigarette at a time, how did Rosalinda feel?
(a) Nonplussed.
(b) Annoyed by his need for her attention.
(c) Happy to see him busy.
(d) Excited from all the attention.

4. Who is this story about?
(a) Siblings Rufina and Rafa.
(b) Rosalinda.
(c) The angel.
(d) The Explorer.

5. What does Rufina reassure Baby?
(a) Baby will go to heaven with the angel.
(b) Rufina will give Baby a sibling.
(c) Baby will be alive soon.
(d) Soon her brother will be gone and the two of them will be a family.

Short Answer Questions

1. From where are the Sotos?

2. On Saturday, what does Rufina do when she sees the angel on the bench?

3. How does the narrator account for the different personalities and take on life of Rufina and Rafa?

4. The angel climbs through Rufina’s window and imagines Rufina how?

5. The siblings ride home in Officer Armijo’s squad car, with Rufina thinking back on what?

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