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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Chapters 9 - 15, pages 63 - 131).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal does Virginia keep in the basement?
(a) A groundhog.
(b) A rabbit.
(c) A dog.
(d) A goat.

2. What is the name of Hudes's maternal grandfather?
(a) Francito.
(b) Juan Perez.
(c) Pedro.
(d) Sedo.

3. What kind of cousin does Hudes identify herself as, due to age differences?
(a) The oldest cousin.
(b) The youngest cousin.
(c) The lost cousin.
(d) The "hump" cousin.

4. What does Hudes think not crying at funerals means for her?
(a) Her mother will notice and be angry.
(b) She did not love her family members enough.
(c) She might be a spirit.
(d) She is very tough.

5. What does Hudes's mother use the animals for?
(a) Leverage over the neighbors.
(b) Company.
(c) Sacrifices.
(d) Selling them as pets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Hudes for the first time in Chapter 8?

2. How does Virginia think Big Vic might have contracted HIV?

3. What is forced upon Abuela in Arecibo?

4. What is Hudes's father's attitude towards religion?

5. What animal stays in the tub for weeks in Chapter 12?

(see the answer key)

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