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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Mysty's family members did Alex tell the narrator had raped her?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) Her stepfather.

2. How tall was Alex?
(a) 4'11.
(b) 5'5.
(c) 6'8.
(d) 8'9.

3. Despite his good qualities, to whom was Alex often rude?
(a) HIs parents.
(b) His friends.
(c) His teachers.
(d) Club and restaurant workers.

4. What did Mysty say she was more interested in having than a boyfriend?
(a) A degree.
(b) A good book.
(c) A visa.
(d) A new car.

5. What did the narrator begin to consider doing in order to stay on the Island an try to get close to Mysty?
(a) Transfer to Unibe.
(b) Take a semester off school.
(c) Quit school and get a job on the Island.
(d) Move into Alex's place full time.

6. Why does Alex say the narrator would not last long on the Island?
(a) He is too poor.
(b) He is too restless.
(c) He is too lazy.
(d) He is too gringo.

7. What did Alex think a photograph had the potential to do?
(a) Make someone smile.
(b) Make him rich.
(c) Make someone cry.
(d) Change everything.

8. Where does the narrator first meet Mysty?
(a) The airport.
(b) School.
(c) Alex's apartment.
(d) A dance club.

9. Where would Mysty often pick the narrator up to bring him to Alex's?
(a) The bus stop.
(b) The gym.
(c) His mother's.
(d) They library.

10. What was Alex's GPA at school?
(a) 3.0.
(b) 4.0.
(c) 2.5.
(d) 1.4.

11. What subject was Mysty studying at Unibe?
(a) International Law.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) French.
(d) Sociology.

12. During what time does Casimir consistently wander in the direction of the quarantine zone?
(a) The Chorus.
(b) Lunch.
(c) Dinner.
(d) Bedtime.

13. What does the narrator say was "like a national pastime" (9) in the Dominican Republic?
(a) Football.
(b) Eating.
(c) Incest.
(d) Sleeping.

14. Why did Alex want to go to Haiti?
(a) To photograph the infected.
(b) To try to help the infected.
(c) To donate money to local hospitals.
(d) To find his father.

15. What are some things Mysty picked on the narrator for when they first met?
(a) He could not handle his liquor and he didn't smoke.
(b) He was poor and his clothes were outdated.
(c) He was too American and his Spanish was lousy.
(d) He could not dance and he did not drink.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the narrator realize about Alex after spending time with him on the Island?

2. What type of camera does Alex use?

3. What does Alex say is "the most beautiful country in the world" (10)?

4. Where is Dr. Noni DeGraff from?

5. When discussing his friendship with Mysty, the narrator says he spoke as if someone had overdosed him with what?

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