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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 did the coyote who was supposed to take Mari's mother across the border have a contact?
(a) Indian reservation.
(b) New Mexico.
(c) Texas.
(d) Arizona.

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

3. When does Mr. Paquette start mending fences?
(a) April.
(b) May.
(c) June.
(d) March.

4. How often after school does Tyler work for an old man in town so he can earn money for the trip he wants to take?
(a) Twice a week.
(b) Once a week.
(c) 4 times a week.
(d) 3 times a week.

5. How much did Grandpa charge for evergreens?
(a) $10.
(b) $25.
(c) $15.
(d) $20.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much will it cost Mr. Cruz to have his wife dumped in some town in Texas?

2. In April 2006, in the letter Mari writes, how long had it been since she saw her mother?

3. How much money does Mr. Cruz give Tyler to buy presents for his daughters?

4. On the trip to get Mari's mother, how long is Tyler able to tour Washington D.C.?

5. What was the temperature when Gramps would have to wipe off the cows' teats to prevent the milk from freezing where it dripped?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the only things Tyler wants for his birthday?

2. What type of friend does Mr. Rossetti become to Tyler?

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

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

5. How does Mari celebrate Three Kings Day?

6. What punctuation mark does Mr. Bicknell introduce to his students?

7. Where does Tyler find money, and what does he do about it?

8. Why is Mrs. Cruz treated like a criminal when she is rounded up by ICE?

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

10. After Mari talks to the ICE officials, what happens to her mother?

(see the answer keys)

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