1. What is NOT a feature of the necklace Grace keeps hidden under her shirt to honor her biological daughter?
(a) It has a tiny letter M on it.
(b) It has a tiny peach on it.
(c) It has a long gold chain.
(d) It has a heart on it.

2. What do Max's parents say are the plans for his future that conflict with being a teenage father?
(a) He plans to attend Stanford.
(b) He plans to become a doctor.
(c) He plans to be a college professor.
(d) He plans to attend UCLA.

3. To which of her siblings does Maya feel the closest?
(a) Lauren.
(b) Joaquin.
(c) Janie.
(d) Grace.

4. What is NOT among the list of names Grace had been called by other students during her time attending high school while pregnant?
(a) Slut.
(b) Fatty.
(c) Shamu.
(d) Baby Mama.

5. What compliment does Rafe give to Grace when he is about to kiss her?
(a) He tells her that she is smart.
(b) He tells her that she is cute.
(c) He tells her that she is kind.
(d) He tells her that she is a good listener.

Short Answer Questions

1. After a lengthy report of the struggles Grace has been having, the narrator states "one thing" (181), however, that she does know. What is that one thing?

2. How does Ana react to Joaquin's news that he has broken up with Birdie?

3. How many different times has Joaquin been asked to leave a foster home for one reason or another?

4. When Ana asks Joaquin if he will tell Maya and Grace about his psychiatric episode, what is his reply?

5. What items does Joaquin tell Ana that Birdie has, while he does not, making them wrong for one another?

(see the answer key)

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