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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. Near the end of Chapter Ten, at which train station do Sierra and Robbie agree to meet for Robbie to make a first demonstration of shadowshaping to Sierra?
(a) Winthrop St.
(b) Church Ave.
(c) Bedford-Nostrand Aves.
(d) Parkside Ave.

2. Which of the following is included among the photographs Lázaro has in his bedroom?
(a) Manny.
(b) Robbie.
(c) Vinny.
(d) Tommy.

3. On which day of Sierra’s summer break does the novel begin?
(a) First.
(b) Fourth.
(c) Second.
(d) Third.

4. In which level of the Columbia University library does Nydia work?
(a) Level Three.
(b) First Floor.
(c) Basement Five.
(d) Subbasement Seven.

5. Which of the following is the name of Rutilio’s dog?
(a) Cojones.
(b) Huevos.
(c) Bolas.
(d) Ganas.

Short Answer Questions

1. With which of the following does Chapter Fifteen begin?

2. Chapter Seventeen begins with which of the following?

3. Which branch of the military does Gael enter?

4. Who hosts the first party of the summer, to which Bennie invites Sierra?

5. Near which of the following corners does Sierra note Bennie lives?

Short Essay Questions

1. At what does Sierra look as the novel begins, and what does she note about it?

2. What reason does Sierra note for finding it impressive that her grandfather could pause a domino game with his stories?

3. What reasons does Nydia note for helping Sierra in the archives?

4. When Sierra flees from Club Kalfour, what results in her getting lost?

5. How does Sierra react to setting foot on the grounds of Columbia University?

6. How does Sierra describe the band at Club Kalfour upon seeing them?

7. How is Robbie dressed when he meets Sierra in advance of going to Club Kalfour?

8. How does Sierra characterize her skin to herself (75)?

9. What comment from Lázaro does Sierra read in Wick’s notes when she first peruses them near the beginning of Chapter Nine?

10. How does Robbie describe making “soft eyes” (85)?

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