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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Don Pepe's job before he left the village?
(a) Poet.
(b) Peddler.
(c) Police officer.
(d) Prince.

2. In Chapter Four, what activity does the group partake in?
(a) Skiing.
(b) Parachuting.
(c) Deer hunting.
(d) Crabbing.

3. What did Nayeli's father stop doing?
(a) Sending money.
(b) Working.
(c) Singing.
(d) Dancing.

4. How much does Irma win the election by?
(a) It is tied.
(b) She does not win.
(c) Fraction.
(d) Landslide.

5. Who throws a punch at Nayeli before she leaves the village?
(a) Her boyfriend.
(b) The priest.
(c) Sensei Grey.
(d) Her sister.

6. When did Irma cross the border illegally?
(a) When she was an infant.
(b) During a bowling tour.
(c) She does it daily.
(d) She never has.

7. Who do the soldiers remove from the bus in Chapter Eight?
(a) Babies who are crying.
(b) People with walkers.
(c) Illegal Colombians.
(d) Drug smugglers.

8. Where does Nayeli's father live?
(a) Costa Rica.
(b) United States.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Germany.

9. Why does the narco think he can make a killing in the town?
(a) He will employ children.
(b) He is kind and generous.
(c) No men to stop him.
(d) The women will love him.

10. Which sport do Nayeli and Yolo play?
(a) Volleyball.
(b) Soccer.
(c) Hockey.
(d) Baseball.

11. What do the people of Tres Camarones consider themselves to be?
(a) Sinaloans.
(b) Siamese.
(c) Samoan.
(d) Salamanders.

12. How is Tacho seen by his community?
(a) Priestly.
(b) Out of control.
(c) Agressive and scary.
(d) Witty and macho.

13. What is the title of Part One?
(a) Sur.
(b) Sail.
(c) Son.
(d) Sire.

14. What does the narco hope to acquire?
(a) Secrets.
(b) Children.
(c) Territory.
(d) Genie.

15. What is the name of the village in Chapter One?
(a) Tres Camarones.
(b) Yucata.
(c) Dos Amigas.
(d) Trails.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Nayeli's best friends?

2. Who is quoted in the Epigraph?

3. Who does Nayeli rally support from for her aunt?

4. Who unofficially runs the state?

5. Where does Garcia-Garcia ask to stay?

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