2. How does Turtle get the last $500 for her house in 1976?
(a) Fundraising by Lucia and Javier.
(b) From Lena.
(c) From Vincent.
(d) From Turtle and Everardo's siblings.

3. In 1981, what does Vincent give Ever and Quinton when they visit him with their mothers?
(a) Chocolate ice cream bars.
(b) Popsicles.
(c) Ice cream sandwiches.
(d) Orange sherbet pushups.

4. In 1981, how long has Vincent been sober?
(a) 9 days.
(b) 1 day.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 6 days.

5. How far along is Sissy when she goes into premature labor?
(a) 7 1/2 months.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 8 months.
(d) 7 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Hayes Shade afraid of when he was young?

2. In 1990, why is Ever expelled from school?

3. When Ever hid at Chero-Hawk the first time, what did the kids at the women's shelter want him to play?

4. How many absences can Turtle have from the Skill Center where she is taking general-office-clerk classes before she will be asked to leave?

5. In 1986, how many teachers does it take to get Ever into school?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Turtle call her mother in 1976 after a trip to Mexico?

2. Why do Lila and Turtle ask Vincent to get Ever and Quinton from school?

3. What do Quinton and Ever spend their per cap payments on?

4. Why does Vincent not pick up the boys after school one day?

5. Why does Turtle asks her father if she and her family can stay with him for a month?

6. Where does Turtle get the money for the down payment for a house?

7. In 1990, where is Everardo living?

8. Where does Ever get a job in 1995 and what does he do?

9. Why does Ever get angry with his father in 1990?

10. What does Ever read while he is staying with his father in 1990?

(see the answer keys)

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