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

2. Why does anxiety set in for Rufina in "Saturday," Chapter One?
(a) She wants her brother to leave.
(b) Baby is missing.
(c) She misses the angel.
(d) She has no income.

3. Why did a young teen beat up Rafa?
(a) He hates Rafa.
(b) He made a comment that set the kid off.
(c) He was intoxicated.
(d) He mistook Rafa for someone else.

4. As Rufina’s anxiety increases she does her usual reasoning with her panic. What is that?
(a) Please do not panic!
(b) You're okay. You're okay.
(c) Breathe in. Breathe out.
(d) One, Two, Three.

5. After how much time did the Explorer move into Rosalinda’s bed?
(a) Right away.
(b) He was never in her bed.
(c) Seven years later.
(d) After the first year.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Saturday," Chapter Five, why does Rufina berate the angel?

2. Why had the Sotos come?

3. Why does Rafa suddenly begin shouting from the back seat of the squad car?

4. What did the Explorer catch himself doing regarding Rufina?

5. On what did Rufina and Rafa place bets after the Explorer moved in?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who are the Sotos?

3. What does Rufina accuse the angel of pretending to be? How does the reader know she is correct?

4. What did the Explorer do with Rosalinda and her children?

5. What does Rafa do, when Rufina is unable to perform on Saturday?

6. Who are the townspeople in "Saturday," Chapter Two that the narrator describes?

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

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

9. What are the signs that Rufina is struggling to perform for the crowd? Why is she struggling?

10. What does Officer Armijo do with the Kid Thief after he drops the siblings off at their home?

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