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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Saturday," Chapter Six, why is Rafa struggling and being weighed down by the reading of shadows?
(a) He is doing it wrong.
(b) Reading shadows is hard work.
(c) He has not eaten lunch.
(d) He is depressed by his mother’s death.

2. What happens when the teen thief runs away from the angel?
(a) The angel lets him go.
(b) His shoe falls off and the money comes flying out, right into the angel’s pocket.
(c) The angel tackles him and takes all the money.
(d) The angel calls in more angels.

3. What does Rufina do to call for Baby?
(a) She has a special whistle.
(b) She sings.
(c) She gets out her binoculars.
(d) She shakes a rattle.

4. In "Saturday," Chapter Ten, what does Rufina do when she realizes that neither her mother nor Baby are there?
(a) She begins to cry.
(b) She hangs herself.
(c) She destroys the kitchen.
(d) She hurries into town.

5. To calm down her anxiety on Saturday morning, what does Rufina do?
(a) Practices yoga.
(b) Calls her therapist.
(c) Focus on happy childhood memories when the Explorer was a part of their family.
(d) Meditates.

6. Who did the Explorer first begin to use for his art?
(a) Rufina.
(b) The Grandmothers to All.
(c) Rafa.
(d) Rosalinda.

7. What is a sign that the angel is upset and on the verge of tears when talking with Rufina on Saturday?
(a) She cries out.
(b) She begins to sniffle.
(c) She has hiccups.
(d) Her eyes well up.

8. Why does Rafa suddenly begin shouting from the back seat of the squad car?
(a) He sees a spider.
(b) He sees the kid who had stolen their money and his hat.
(c) He is feeling claustrophobic and wants out.
(d) He is in pain.

9. The tourist couple is happy to be leaving but decide that if anyone asks about their trip, they will say what?
(a) They learned a great deal about another culture.
(b) It was the most fun they had had in a long time.
(c) It was the worst vacation ever.
(d) They hope to return soon.

10. Why does Rufina agree to let Officer Armijo take them home?
(a) She does not have the energy to say no.
(b) Her hip is very painful.
(c) Rafa is not feeling well.
(d) He is so fatherly.

11. Where did the Explorer first sleep?
(a) Outside on the couch.
(b) In Rufina's bed.
(c) In Rosalinda's bed.
(d) In the livingroom.

12. On "Saturday," Chapter One, what is one thing that does NOT bother Rufina?
(a) Her plan for saving her brother may not work.
(b) Her mother is dead but will not leave.
(c) The angel refuses to help her.
(d) There are not enough tourists in the plaza.

13. Rafa remembers back to a time when he was old enough to know better but, as his mother was absorbed by her ink drawings, he pretended to be a powerful beast and did what?
(a) Smoked cigarettes.
(b) Destroyed her garden.
(c) Ran away.
(d) Broke into the house.

14. Rufina says that she may pretend her baby is alive, but the angel does what?
(a) Pretends to be human.
(b) Pretends to be a woman.
(c) Pretends to love her.
(d) Pretends to care about humanity.

15. When did the Sotos arrive?
(a) Five years after the Explorer arrived.
(b) Shortly after the Explorer arrived.
(c) Shortly after the Explorer left.
(d) Shortly after a year of the Explorer being with the family.

Short Answer Questions

1. The angel tries to convince Rufina she is strong. What is Rufina's response?

2. At the beginning of "Saturday," Chapter Thirteen, what are Rafa and Rufina doing?

3. What is the angel's response when Rufina asks what the angel has planned for her brother?

4. What physical symptoms is Rafa having from reading shadows?

5. When did the Explorer first start drinking?

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