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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Chapters 12 - 25).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What analogy does Lupe use for the rich and poor in America?
(a) A roller coaster.
(b) A shop.
(c) A swimming pool.
(d) A boat.

2. In which state is a couple looking to give away their motel in an essay contest?
(a) Colorado.
(b) New York.
(c) Vermont.
(d) Connecticut.

3. Which girl in Mia's class says one of the same things about herself as Mia says?
(a) Florence.
(b) Lupe.
(c) Ellie.
(d) Caroline.

4. What happens when Mia lets in a slightly disheveled-looking man to the motel in Chapter 12?
(a) He rents a room without incident.
(b) He robs the cash register.
(c) He turns out to be drunk and he starts harassing her.
(d) He throws up in the lobby.

5. What does Mia's mother say about her language skills in Chapter 15 that hurts Mia's feelings?
(a) Mia needs to take Chinese lessons from Jason soon.
(b) Mia has forgotten almost all of her Chinese.
(c) Moving kids from one country to the other means they are often not good at either language.
(d) Mia's English should be much better by now.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who hears Mia playing piano in Chapter 14?

2. How much does a room at the Calivista for one night cost?

3. What sign does Mia put on the front desk in Chapter 5?

4. What is one thing Mia wants to ask Mr. Yao to install to make the front desk safer?

5. Why did Mia's mother get fired from the Chinese restaurant in Chapter 1?

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