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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nervous habit has Joaquin never been able to break?
(a) Pulling his earlobe.
(b) Rubbing the back of his neck.
(c) Bouncing his leg.
(d) Twisting his hair.

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

3. What word does Maya settle upon when she decides how it feels for her dad to be back in the family home full-time while her mother is in rehab?
(a) Annoying.
(b) Weird.
(c) Normal.
(d) Comforting.

4. How do Maya and Joaquin find out about Grace's pregnancy and about Peach?
(a) Grace tells them at the diner.
(b) Joaquin finds a picture of Peach in the drawer while all three are goofing around.
(c) Maya reads a text aloud from Grace's phone while all three are goofing around.
(d) Adam tells them at the mall.

5. In what condiment do Grace, Joaquin and Maya find they all like to dip their french fries?
(a) Mayonnaise.
(b) Mustard.
(c) Ketchup.
(d) Tartar sauce.

6. Who is the only member of the family who cries the day when one family members moves out permanently?
(a) Lauren.
(b) Maya.
(c) Lauren and Maya's mom.
(d) Lauren and Maya's dad.

7. When Joaquin does not want to tell Maya and Grace the real reason he broke up with Birdie, what reason does he give instead?
(a) Birdie is not good enough for him.
(b) Birdie has motivation and he has none.
(c) Birdie has baby pictures and he has none.
(d) Birdie wants to settle down already.

8. 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?
(a) Staying home with her parents is driving her insane.
(b) Going to school with bullies is driving her insane.
(c) She wants to try to get back together with Max.
(d) She wants to spend winter break in Hawaii.

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

10. Who asks Joaquin to come into his office for a quick minute as Joaquin is leaving school on a Friday?
(a) The principal.
(b) The guidance counselor.
(c) His English teacher.
(d) The vice principal.

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

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

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

14. Which of Maya's family members is said at the beginning of a chapter to have "moved out on Sunday morning" (154)?
(a) Joaquin.
(b) Maya's dad.
(c) Lauren.
(d) Maya's mom.

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 hates birthdays.
(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 does not want to find their biological mother.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is NOT a feature of the necklace Grace keeps hidden under her shirt to honor her biological daughter?

3. What word does Maya's father use in reference to her possible genealogical search that causes Maya to become furious?

4. What order does Maya give Claire before storming off after their post-break-up fight at school?

5. Whom does Joaquin avoid telling about his possible adoption, for fear of letting that person's opinion sway him?

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