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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Celaya's father?
(a) Miguel.
(b) Paulo.
(c) Inocencio.
(d) Paz.

2. What topic does Zoila complain to Inocencio about?
(a) Wanting a bigger house.
(b) Leaving dirty clothes on the floor.
(c) Never going anywhere.
(d) Not making enough money.

3. What does the Awful Grandmother call Celaya and her cousins when they are all in the house?
(a) The gang.
(b) Hey You.
(c) Et Tu.
(d) Al Tu.

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

5. 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.

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

7. The Grandfather tells Celaya that he lost three ribs ___________________.
(a) in a terrible battle.
(b) falling off a bike.
(c) in a car accident.
(d) in a knife fight.

8. What is the narrator staring at as the story opens?
(a) A picture.
(b) A book.
(c) A sunset.
(d) A TV.

9. How does the Awful Grandmother generally treat Celaya?
(a) She indulges her.
(b) She coddles her.
(c) She insults her.
(d) She delights in her.

10. Who is married to Uncle Fat Face?
(a) Aunty Tia.
(b) Aunt Cecile.
(c) Aunty Licha.
(d) Aunt Maria.

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

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

13. Why does Celaya's grandmother say Celaya could not appreciate a silk rebozo?
(a) She would rather wear cotton.
(b) She is too young to understand what it means.
(c) She doesn't take care of her things.
(d) She grew up in the United States.

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

15. How does the Grandfather generally treat Celaya?
(a) He insults her.
(b) He is kind to her.
(c) He tolerates her.
(d) He ignores her.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what country did the narrator's family make an annual trip?

2. How many children are in Celaya's family?

3. What was the main plaza close to Narciso's house?

4. With whom was the Awful Grandmother sent to live after her mother died?

5. The Grandmother is perpetually hungry for _______________.

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