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

2. How did Baby die?
(a) In a car accident.
(b) An infection after birth.
(c) Baby was stillborn.
(d) Cancer.

3. As Officer Armijo and the Kid Thief drive off, what do the Grandmothers to All do?
(a) They head back to the compound to prepare for the unknown.
(b) They shake their heads in disgust.
(c) They ride their bicycles into town.
(d) They say a prayer.

4. From where are the Sotos?
(a) Chile.
(b) New Mexico.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Argentina.

5. The angel tries to convince Rufina she is strong. What is Rufina's response?
(a) She would rather be happy.
(b) She has never been strong.
(c) She would love to be strong.
(d) She is already strong.

Short Answer Questions

1. On Saturday, when the couple from the day before offers to give the siblings more money, what does Officer Armijo say?

2. On Saturday, while drunk, Rufina climbs in where?

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

4. How did the Explorer dress and pose the whole family?

5. Why did a young teen beat up Rafa?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does "Saturday," Chapter Thirteen, end?

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

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

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

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

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

8. In "Saturday," Chapter Two, on what do the siblings focus while they are performing in the town square?

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

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

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