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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Saturday," Chapter Two, the siblings are performing in the town square, Rufina with her focus on what?
(a) The tourists.
(b) The mountains beyond the town.
(c) The angel.
(d) Her brother.

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

3. The angel knows that the rope that was once in the well is now where?
(a) In the wagon.
(b) Under the tree.
(c) Under Rosalinda's bed.
(d) On the roof.

4. Regarding the tourist couple on Saturday, when the wife notices her husband blushing, what does she ask him?
(a) If he is still embarrassed about his behavior the day before.
(b) If he forgot to apply sunblock.
(c) If he is in love with Rufina.
(d) If he is worried about the duo.

5. On Saturday, Officer Armijo has arrived in the plaza and is waiting for what?
(a) Back up.
(b) His coffee break.
(c) Action in town.
(d) A call from the dispatcher.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On "Saturday," Chapter One, how does Rufina wake?

3. Who did the Explorer first begin to use for his art?

4. Why does Rafa decide to see how accurately he can read shadows?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Kid Thief act when spotted by Rafa and caught by Officer Armijo?

2. What is the secret The Explorer has about himself?

3. What does the angel do when Rufina is in the trunk?

4. Why does Rufina wake up in a sweat on Saturday morning in Chapter One?

5. What does Rufina do in response to not finding her mother or baby?

6. What is the crowd’s reaction to Rafa’s shadow reading?

7. Who are the Sotos?

8. What does the narrator tell the reader about the flute deity?

9. What happens to the money and crystal in the siblings’ basket on Saturday?

10. What was the Explorer’s response to being allowed in Rosalinda’s home?

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