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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. What color truck did Javier and The Six ride in after leaving the boat in Chapter 3?
(a) Brown.
(b) Red.
(c) Black.
(d) Blue.

2. How old was Grandma Socorro, Javier's paternal grandmother in Chapter 2?
(a) Almost 70.
(b) Nearly 80.
(c) 72.
(d) 69.

3. How many of the men were carrying money in their socks in Chapter 4?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

4. What grade was Javier in when he participated in a grammar contest?
(a) 3rd.
(b) 1st.
(c) 4th.
(d) 2nd.

5. What day did Javier leave home in Chapter 1?
(a) April 10, 1999.
(b) April 11, 1999.
(c) April 6, 1999.
(d) April 7, 1999.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color microbus stopped for the The Six and the coyote in Chapter 4?

2. In Chapter 3, what was the name of Chino's brother who died?

3. On April 28, what time did Don Dago wake the group?

4. In Chapter 4 at the bus station, what did a coyote get Javier to drink?

5. Who did Javier remember telling them not to hide their money in their shoes, pockets, or socks?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Javier try to take care of himself in Chapter 3?

2. How did Javier used to help his grandfather when his grandfather drank at home?

3. What did Javier and the others get for breakfast when they left the one-story building in Chapter 4, and what did it remind Javier of?

4. In Chapter 4, what did Javier notice at the bus station?

5. What was the bus like that Javier and the others took in Chapter 4?

6. How did things change as Javier and the others waited for the bus in Chapter 4?

7. What did Grandpa tell Javier about coffee on their bus ride in Chapter 2?

8. In Chapter 4, what smell was growing on Javier as he went to the bus holding Patricia's hand?

9. In Chapter 3, how did Javier keep warm on the boat?

10. How did Javier and Grandpa get from the bus station to Don Dago's shop?

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