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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 308-374.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Joaquin witness kissing Colin at school?
(a) Ana.
(b) Maya.
(c) Birdie.
(d) Grace.

2. On what day of the week do Joaquin, Grace, and Maya pledge to meet up each week?
(a) Fridays.
(b) Saturdays.
(c) Sundays.
(d) Mondays.

3. Why does Joaquin hate iced tea?
(a) Because it is cloyingly sweet.
(b) Because he does not like to eat leaves or twigs.
(c) Because it is much too bitter.
(d) Because it reminds him of the foster mother who questioned whether he knew what iced tea was.

4. When Joaquin decides not to tell Mark and Linda that he is going to his birth mother's last known address, where do they think he is going instead?
(a) To the library to meet Birdie.
(b) To the arcade.
(c) To the basketball game with Grace and Maya.
(d) To his volunteer position at the arts center.

5. What item is NOT part of any outfit Grace considers wearing on her first day back to school after maternity leave?
(a) A mini-skirt.
(b) A maroon shirt.
(c) Boyfriend jeans.
(d) Pajama pants.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the subject header of the very first email Maya ever receives from Grace and is followed by a question mark within the subject line?

2. What item of clothing eventually worn by Grace on her first day back to school is said to match "the stress hives that were starting to appear on her chest and neck" (95)?

3. Before Joaquin and Adam part, Joaquin tells Adam that the two of them will have major problems if what event happens?

4. What does Grace say that both Max and his father do when they are angry?

5. What action does Maya demand of Lauren during their argument about Maya's identity as an adopted child?

(see the answer key)

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