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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the security guard at the Topaz so mad at Mia in Chapter 51?
(a) He blames her for losing his job.
(b) He blames her for getting a pay cut.
(c) He blames her for the theft at his motel.
(d) He blames her for his arrest.

2. What topic do Mia and Jason debate in Chapter 37?
(a) Immigration policy.
(b) Freedom of speech.
(c) Climate change.
(d) Labor exploitation and fair play.

3. What does Mr. Yao tell Mia's parents about Hank not paying his rent in Chapter 30?
(a) They will need to call the police to get Hank out.
(b) They need to find a job for Hank.
(c) Hank's rent will now come out of their pay.
(d) It is their job to evict Hank.

4. What does the blue hat on the front desk mean?
(a) A signal for the tax inspector to come in.
(b) A signal to immigrants who wanted to stay for free not to come in.
(c) A signal for immigrants who wanted to stay for free to come in.
(d) A signal for the fire inspector to come in.

5. How much does Mia's family end up paying for her mother's hospital care?
(a) $300.
(b) $500.
(c) $150.
(d) $250.

6. What does Jason and his team get for winning the math competition in Chapter 32?
(a) Gum.
(b) Lollipops.
(c) Pizza.
(d) Spaghetti.

7. What does Mr. Yao say in Chinese about Hank that Mia understands but does not translate?
(a) Hank is stupid.
(b) Hank is poor.
(c) Hank is a thief.
(d) Hank is trouble.

8. In Chapter 28, what do the people in Room 8 leave for Mia?
(a) A chocolate cake.
(b) A pair of new sneakers in her size.
(c) A puppy.
(d) A nice tip.

9. What does Mia's mother tell Mia she is like when it comes to learning English and writing in English?
(a) She is like a ball and the native speakers are like a bat.
(b) She is like a pool and the native speakers are like the ocean.
(c) She is like a bicycle while the native speakers are like cars.
(d) She is like a pencil while the native speakers are like pens.

10. Why does Hank say he has the right to stay at the Calivista even though he cannot pay the rent in Chapter 30?
(a) He has been a resident for 6 months, so he has the right to stay for a while.
(b) Mia said he could stay.
(c) He is related to the owner.
(d) He has coupons he can pay with.

11. Who gives Mia a dictionary/thesaurus to borrow?
(a) Mr. Quinn.
(b) Mr. Robertson.
(c) Mrs. T.
(d) Mrs. Douglas.

12. What is Lupe's favorite thing to draw?
(a) Lions.
(b) Butterflies.
(c) Pasta.
(d) Trees.

13. In Chapter 51, who does Mia write a letter to?
(a) Hank.
(b) The owners of the stores around the Calivista.
(c) The lawyers on the block.
(d) Her own parents.

14. What does Mia say the item she keeps that a customer left behind in Chapter 45 smells like?
(a) Popularity.
(b) Money.
(c) Hope.
(d) Opportunity.

15. What does Xiao mean in Chinese?
(a) Deer.
(b) Big.
(c) Rabbit.
(d) Little.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jason take from Mia in Chapter 38?

2. What does Mia say is the result of her moving schools so many times?

3. What does Mia's mother eat when she is stressed?

4. What does Lupe say about Mia's plan to move to Vermont that surprises Mia?

5. What does Hank tell Mia he needs to get a new job?

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