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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Tyler ask Aunt Roxie and Uncle Tony to take him instead of Washington, D.C.?
(a) Amarillo, TX.
(b) Durham, NC.
(c) Houston, TX.
(d) Dallas, TX.

2. In 2006, when is the last snowstorm?
(a) January.
(b) February.
(c) March.
(d) April.

3. Where is the girl Felipe met at the university party going during her spring vacation?
(a) Guerrero.
(b) Hidalgo.
(c) Chiapas.
(d) Durango.

4. During the town meeting, how much money does Tyler find in the bathroom?
(a) $740.
(b) $860.
(c) $395.
(d) $575.

5. In "Interrobang Farm," what is Sara's boyfriend's name?
(a) Will.
(b) Hal.
(c) Hawkeye.
(d) Jon.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Mari write to her father to tell him they are returning to Vermont and are in Boston?

2. What is the name of the man who wanted to ban Grandma's church group from selling refreshments at the town meeting?

3. When is the first time that Mari writes in the diary she gets for her birthday?

4. By December 24, how long has it been since Felipe was stopped by the police?

5. On how many acres did Grandpa plant evergreens?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mari write about for a Valentine's Day assignment in Mr. Bicknell's class?

2. What does Tyler do for Mari's birthday?

3. What is it like for Mari at home when her mother returns?

4. How does Tyler get a job?

5. Who was the most relieved to hear Tio Felipe made it back to Las Margaritas?

6. Who is Felipe's lawyer, and what is he like?

7. Why does Tyler believe this Christmas will be the worst ever?

8. How does Mari celebrate Three Kings Day?

9. What does Mari write about her mother's condition in a letter dated April 22, 2006?

10. What does Mari's mother say about her captivity?

(see the answer keys)

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