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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of job does Hank apply for in Chapter 44?
(a) Landscaper.
(b) Accountant.
(c) Security guard.
(d) Librarian.

2. Why was the visitor to Mia's family in Chapter 35 fired from his job?
(a) He called a customer "baby," not realizing this was inappropriate.
(b) He took a day off to visit his sick friend.
(c) He used his health insurance.
(d) He got caught stealing.

3. What does Mia's mother say when Mia tells her about the kids in school being mad at her for not getting the math problem right for their team?
(a) She tells Mia that is racist stereotyping.
(b) She tells Mia they should have been able to get the answer themselves.
(c) She tells Mia that she has saved money for Mia to go to a new private school.
(d) She agrees with the kids at school.

4. Who comes to visit Mia and her family in Chapter 35?
(a) Aunt Li.
(b) Aunt Zen.
(c) Uncle Fung.
(d) Uncle Ming.

5. What does Hank tell Mia he needs to get a new job?
(a) A reference from a supervisor, or a reference letter.
(b) A good resume.
(c) A nice suit.
(d) A lot of money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What grade does Mia get on her essay in Chapter 27?

2. How does Mia's mother become injured in Chapter 41?

3. How much does Mia's family end up paying for her mother's hospital care?

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

5. In Chapter 42, why does Hank have to leave the hotel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who stands up for Mia's family in the emergency room?

2. How does Mr. Yao handle Hank's refusal to leave?

3. What does Lupe scribble on a guest comment card for her friend Mia?

4. In Chapter 34, what does Mia's father buy her and what does he tell her when he does?

5. Why does Uncle Fung get fired from his job?

6. What happens to Hank in the wake of the attack on Mia's mother?

7. What does the blue hat at the front desk mean?

8. What do the weeklies do for and with Mia on Halloween?

9. What is one idea Mia has to make money in Chapter 28?

10. Why does Hank say he can stay at the motel even though he has fallen behind in his payments?

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