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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what birds could be seen in the distance?

2. How many died on boats the weekend before Javier and his group arrived in Ocos according to locals in Chapter 3?

3. In Chapter 4, what type of curtains are on the windows of the bus?

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

5. As Javier and his group walked in Chapter 4, where would they hide if police or soldiers approached?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the schedule and rules for the boat in Chapter 3?

2. What did Javier know about his father?

3. After reaching the ocean, how was everyone on the boat supposed to rotate in Chapter 3?

4. Why did someone start screaming on the boat in Chapter 3, and what happened then?

5. What did Javier wear and take with him when he left El Salvador?

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

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

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

9. In Chapter 4, who gave The Six and the coyote a ride?

10. In Chapter 3, where did Javier stay when the group was in Ocos?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Javier was nine when he was sent to join his parents. What responsibilities did he have to shoulder as he became a migrant? How did he have to be mature for his age?

Essay Topic 2

For the first crossing, the migrants were told they would be walking for hours and many kilometers. Why did Patricia get angry when she learned they would be walking? Was she justified in getting angry?

Essay Topic 3

The title of the book is Solito, which means alone. How does the title of the book introduce and expand on the theme of being alone?

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