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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What line does Gabi use repeatedly in one of her poems about her father?
(a) But you don't know my dad.
(b) We can not do this anymore.
(c) I love you always.
(d) So it goes.

2. What does Martin bring for Gabi's baby brother as a gift?
(a) A teddy bear.
(b) A Winne-the-Pooh book.
(c) A book titled Oh The Places You'll Go.
(d) A Sandra Cisneros book.

3. What is Gabi disappointed about when she talks to Martin about going to The Grind Effect?
(a) He tells her he does not like her.
(b) He has asked Lindsay to go too.
(c) He tells her he is gay.
(d) He tells her she needs to wear more makeup to be attractive.

4. What surprises Gabi about what happens when she and Martin take Georgina to the clinic?
(a) Georgina has to stay overnight.
(b) Georgina has to come back with a parent.
(c) Georgina has to come back in two days.
(d) Georgina has to come back with more money.

5. Who is Gabi's cousin that she loves and wishes she could see more often?
(a) Lourdes.
(b) Soledad.
(c) Catherine.
(d) Georgina.

6. Why is Tia Bertha upset on Gabi's birthday?
(a) Her ex-husband told her not to come to see him anymore because his new wife is pregnant.
(b) She has just joined a cult and is nervous about it.
(c) She has just rejoined the Catholic church and is trying to atone.
(d) She thinks the devil is after her.

7. What solution to Gabi's stress and depression does Martin propose?
(a) Eating more junk food.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Therapy.
(d) Running together.

8. Who is Gabi's Uncle that often gets drunk at Christmas?
(a) Carlos.
(b) Humberto.
(c) Luis.
(d) James.

9. What does Tia Bertha tell Gabi about writing?
(a) That it is something only men should do.
(b) That she is good at it.
(c) That it is the devil's work.
(d) That it should only be done in the service of religion.

10. How does Beto know Gabi likes Martin?
(a) He sees her doodling hearts on her notebook with his name in them.
(b) He sees her getting special snacks ready for Martin's visit.
(c) He sees her with a box of condoms.
(d) He sees her putting on makeup.

11. What does Gabi receive in the mail the day after Christmas?
(a) Stamps.
(b) An anonymous package of gifts.
(c) College acceptance letters.
(d) Clothes.

12. Where is Gabi's dad on New Year's Eve?
(a) At his mistress's house.
(b) In jail.
(c) At home.
(d) Missing.

13. Who does Martin invite to The Grind Effect that surprises Gabi?
(a) Gabi's father.
(b) Ms. Abernard.
(c) Georgina.
(d) Sandra.

14. What does Gabi's mother giver her for her birthday?
(a) A car.
(b) A gift certificate for the ice cream shop.
(c) A new phone.
(d) Money.

15. What does Gabi do with Martin just before he drops her off at her house after their first trip to The Grind Effect?
(a) Has sex with him.
(b) Slaps him.
(c) Kisses him.
(d) Gets in a fight with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gabi learn about the relationship between Martin and Lindsay?

2. What is one of the many questions Gabi would like to ask her mother but is afraid to?

3. What does Cindy say is bothering her when she comes to visit Gabi's baby brother in the hospital?

4. What favorite food of Gabi's does her mother make for her on her birthday?

5. What does Gabi write a poem about after she gets home from her first performance at The Grind Effect?

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