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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Is Someone Dying?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is the author in 1933?
(a) 20.
(b) 1.
(c) 7.
(d) 40.

2. What does the boy decide to do?
(a) He decides to stay with his classmates.
(b) He decides to wait a bit to see how the political situation develops.
(c) He decides to try to escape.
(d) He decides to go home.

3. What position do the classmates think the boy should take over?
(a) Class leader.
(b) Class negotiator.
(c) First baseman.
(d) Quarterback.

4. What kind of orchards does the family have?
(a) Walnut.
(b) Acai.
(c) Mangoe.
(d) Apple.

5. What happens to many who make the crossing?
(a) They become prisoners.
(b) They drown.
(c) They enjoy a new way of life.
(d) They face starvation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the father leaving the country?

2. Under what circumstances can parents visit during the week?

3. What does the visitor bring the boy?

4. What happens when the boy won't apologize?

5. What changes are going to happen in school?

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