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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What order does Maya give Claire before storming off after their post-break-up fight at school?
(a) Not to text Maya's dad.
(b) Not to text Maya's mom.
(c) Not to text Joaquin.
(d) Not to text Lauren.

2. What news does Joaquin deliver at the diner that causes Maya to choke on her cookie?
(a) He says that he and Birdie are broken up.
(b) He says that he has thought about hurting himself.
(c) He says that Mark and Linda want to adopt him.
(d) He says that he has located his biological father.

3. What word does Maya's father use in reference to her possible genealogical search that causes Maya to become furious?
(a) Adventure.
(b) Hunt.
(c) Dream.
(d) Fantasy.

4. What is Grace's response when her mother asks about the boy she has been seen hanging out with?
(a) She says that Rafe is interested in her but his interest is not returned.
(b) She says that she is in love with Rafe.
(c) She says that she is interested in Rafe but her interest is not returned.
(d) She says that she and Rafe are just friends.

5. What is NOT one of the activities Joaquin lists among the things he has learned from certain foster siblings and parents over the years?
(a) Diving.
(b) Baking.
(c) Boxing.
(d) Calligraphy.

6. Joaquin has always thought that if he does and says the exactly correct things, then no one will know that he is what?
(a) A monster.
(b) Afraid.
(c) Lonely.
(d) A foster kid.

7. During the period when Grace watches television all day instead of studying, what people is she speaking of when she thinks that "those people's problems always seemed much worse, yet much more easily solvable, than her own" (181)?
(a) People on soap operas.
(b) People on the news.
(c) People on sitcoms.
(d) People on courtroom judge shows.

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

9. What activity does Grace's dad try to get Grace to do with him during Grace's period of depression?
(a) Horseback riding.
(b) Yoga.
(c) Golf.
(d) Swimming.

10. What is the truthful answer to the question Grace's mother asks her about her relationship with Rafe?
(a) They are friends who flirt.
(b) They are going steady.
(c) They are engaged.
(d) They do not like one another at all.

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

12. Before Joaquin and Adam part, Joaquin tells Adam that the two of them will have major problems if what event happens?
(a) If Adam does not tell Max about the day's events.
(b) If Adam does not immediately apologize to Grace.
(c) If Adam says another word to Grace.
(d) If he sees Adam again.

13. What name does Adam call Grace that causes Joaquin to fly into a rage?
(a) Poseur.
(b) Whore.
(c) Slut.
(d) Wanna-be.

14. What does Rafe say about his relationship with his sister?
(a) He says that she has always bullied him mercilessly.
(b) He says that they never speak.
(c) He says that they plan to attend college together.
(d) He says that he tells her everything.

15. What does Joaquin regret telling Maya and Grace once he gets home from meeting up with them?
(a) He regrets telling them that he does not want to find their biological mother.
(b) He regrets telling them that he is glad they are in his life.
(c) He regrets telling them that he knows how to punch.
(d) He regrets telling them that he hates birthdays.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For how long is Maya's mother in the hospital due to her head wound?

3. Who asks Joaquin to come into his office for a quick minute as Joaquin is leaving school on a Friday?

4. In what city does Maya's mom enter a rehab facility for her alcoholism?

5. What compliment does Rafe give to Grace when he is about to kiss her?

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