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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Carmen told her guests not to bring to the dinner party in Chapter 6?
(a) Desserts.
(b) Pain killers.
(c) Dates.
(d) Alcohol.

2. What do Maria and the other workers do when Antonio is escorted out of the factory?
(a) They cheer.
(b) They walk out.
(c) They silently continue to work.
(d) They argue with Portenos.

3. What happens if two burrowing parakeets are separated?
(a) They die of loneliness.
(b) They quickly forget the other.
(c) They overeat.
(d) They find a new mate.

4. What disease does Gloria get while in Irapuato?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Alzheimers.
(c) Heart disease.
(d) Diabetes.

5. What is Gloria told when she and Ana are dropped off in Mexico after being taken away from the detention center?
(a) Find your way home.
(b) Don't even think about coming back.
(c) This is your new home.
(d) Good luck to you.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Carmen say is the reason she was able to survive when she came to the U.S.?

2. What does Daniel do on the first day he leaves to fight?

3. How long has it been since Carmen and Jeanette have seen each other at the start of Chapter 6?

4. What do Jeanette and Maydelis tell El Aleman they are doing before leaving him at the end of Chapter 8?

5. Who does Ana's mother work for in Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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