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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. How old was the boy who raped Patricia?
(a) Junior.
(b) Sophomore.
(c) Freshman.
(d) Senior.

2. When do almond trees usually bloom?
(a) March.
(b) April.
(c) May.
(d) June.

3. On October 14, what time does the family receive an order to evacuate?
(a) 11:58 p.m.
(b) 2:03 a.m.
(c) 1:17 a.m.
(d) 10:09 p.m.

4. When did Oscar meet Keila?
(a) 12th grade.
(b) 11th grade.
(c) Freshman year of college.
(d) Sophomore year of college.

5. When is Olivia finally able to get Claudia to take a walk with her dog?
(a) August 18.
(b) August 17.
(c) August 14.
(d) August 11.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far does the Los Angeles Aqueduct bring water from Owens Valley?

2. Who pours a pitcher of ice water on Claudia's head after she collapses?

3. How many people are in Keila's book club?

4. What type of color does Ramsay have?

5. Who buys Claudia's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Oscar's financial position at the beginning of September?

2. How does Olivia keep her embryos?

3. What do Olivia and Patricia discover when they go to get pajamas, clothes, and makeup for Claudia on May 3?

4. How does Keila feel when Oscar finally tells her about the orchard?

5. What happens when the Alvarados are told to evacuate?

6. What does Claudia steal from the hospital when she is discharged?

7. What happened after Claudia collapsed?

8. Why does Claudia begin to realize that she may not be able to go back to work after she finishes her rehabilitation?

9. What announcement do Oscar and Keila make on October 12?

10. What nightmare is Patricia having in August?

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