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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Narciso's mother?
(a) Senora Regina.
(b) Senora Carmina.
(c) Senora Maria.
(d) Senora Carlotta.

2. What did Celaya's grandmother say when Celaya's hair was chopped off as a girl?
(a) It would help it grow back faster.
(b) She should always keep it like that.
(c) It accentuated her beautiful eyes.
(d) It made her look like a boy.

3. According to the Awful Grandmother, what should come first in a person's life?
(a) Education.
(b) Family.
(c) Religion.
(d) Money.

4. Which one of Celaya's brothers was left in Mexico to attend military school?
(a) Rafa.
(b) Ray.
(c) Rodolfo.
(d) Raoul.

5. What was Senora Regina's demeanor toward Soledad?
(a) Sensitive.
(b) Caring.
(c) Motherly.
(d) Rude.

6. What was the most striking feature that the young Narciso Reyes had?
(a) His smile.
(b) His hands.
(c) His eyes.
(d) His hair.

7. What is a standard practice of Celaya's family?
(a) Telling little white lies.
(b) Praying before dinner.
(c) Singing while cleaning.
(d) Overdrawing bank accounts.

8. What was left unfinished when the Awful Grandmother's mother died?
(a) Dress.
(b) Hat.
(c) Rebozo.
(d) Painting.

9. What is "gente adinerada"?
(a) An art style.
(b) People with money.
(c) Gourmet meals.
(d) Formal gardens.

10. Who invites herself to go on the trip with Inocencio and his family?
(a) Oralia.
(b) Amparo.
(c) The Grandmother.
(d) Candelaria.

11. Why does the Awful Grandmother think that Celaya's father should give the item in #25 to her and not to Celaya?
(a) She goes out more.
(b) She is old enough to drive.
(c) She likes to dress up.
(d) She understands the value of the item.

12. Who owns the house in Acapulco?
(a) Carlotta.
(b) Catita.
(c) Maria.
(d) Penelope.

13. Candelaria made a ____________ for Celaya that falls into the water.
(a) necklace.
(b) flower.
(c) hat.
(d) bracelet.

14. Where does Celaya sleep at night?
(a) A green sofa.
(b) A bunk bed.
(c) An orange La-Z-Boy recliner.
(d) A sleeping bag.

15. Who is frightened of the water in Acapulco?
(a) Candelaria.
(b) Grandmother.
(c) Zoila.
(d) Celaya.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is mole?

2. What topic does Zoila complain to Inocencio about?

3. Who is married to Uncle Fat Face?

4. How did Narciso attain Soledad for marriage?

5. To what does Celaya compare the color of the skin of Candelaria?

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