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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who prays before the Thanksgiving meal?
(a) Grandma.
(b) Ben.
(c) Connie.
(d) Abelard.

2. What show do Mari's sisters like to watch after school?
(a) Dora.
(b) Mister Rogers.
(c) Curious George.
(d) Sesame Street.

3. Where did Aunt Roxie and Uncle Tony meet?
(a) Dive bar.
(b) Sports bar.
(c) Cocktail bar.
(d) Roller-derby bar.

4. What is the name of a boy in Mari's class who is writing a shopping list?
(a) David.
(b) Kevin.
(c) Mark.
(d) Andrew.

5. Where did Tyler go after his grandfather died and his father was hurt in a farm accident?
(a) Providence.
(b) Albany.
(c) Boston.
(d) Syracuse.

6. Who gave Mari the hoodie she wears in "Watched-Over Farm"?
(a) Tyler.
(b) Mr. Paquette.
(c) Her father.
(d) A teacher.

7. Where did Mr. Cruz used to help his father farm?
(a) Aldama.
(b) Las Margaritas.
(c) Ixtapa.
(d) El Bosque.

8. Why did Mari's mother go back to Mexico alone?
(a) Her father was dying.
(b) Her grandmother was dying.
(c) Her mother was dying.
(d) Her grandfather was dying.

9. How much was the ticket Gramps got for driving at night without a reflector on the hay wagon?
(a) $50.
(b) $60.
(c) $25.
(d) $35.

10. Where does Mari decide she will leave her letter dated December 12 to the Virgen de Guadalupe?
(a) Catholic church.
(b) Nativity scene.
(c) Mailbox.
(d) Bury it.

11. What does Grandma serve to drink when she has the Cruz girls and Tyler over for supper?
(a) Pepsi.
(b) Coca-Cola.
(c) Lemonade.
(d) Chocolate milk.

12. How many little girls have the migrants brought with them?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

13. What does Tyler say his family thinks happened to Grandma?
(a) Went to stay with her friend Martha.
(b) Drowned in the creek.
(c) Drove to California.
(d) Went to stay with her friend Carol.

14. In August 2005, how old is Mari?
(a) 10.
(b) 10 going on 11.
(c) 13.
(d) 11 going on 12.

15. What does Tyler's mother teach at the high school?
(a) English.
(b) Math.
(c) History.
(d) Chemistry.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Ben gets caught speeding, how long is he grounded?

2. How did Tyler's grandfather die?

3. Where does Tyler like to set up his telescope?

4. What games does Tyler take to the Cruz girls and then forget to leave for them?

5. How fast was Ben driving when he was with Felipe and got pulled over?

(see the answer keys)

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