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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. How long after the migrants stopped for water in Chapter 8, did they hear a helicopter?

2. On June 4, what dogs were behind a fence where Chino found water?

3. How many stories tall was the motel Javier's group stayed in in Chapter 5 in Acapulco?

4. On June 3, what color did Coco Liso say the house on the ranch was?

5. What singer did Chele look like?

Short Essay Questions

1. How long did Javier's parents not know where he was when he was attempting border crossings?

2. What were The Six given before their walk in the desert?

3. What creatures did Chino notice were struggling with the heat on June 3?

4. What fences do the group have to cross on May 29?

5. How close were the group to being picked up when the border patrol came?

6. How was Patricia hurt when they ran from the helicopter on June 2?

7. What did the Six eat everyday in Chapter 5 at the apartment?

8. Where did Javier and the others stay in Guadalajara and who looked after them?

9. What happened to Marcelo on May 30?

10. By June 4, how did Chino have to help Javier and Carla?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Javier and the others stayed at an apartment in Acapulco. Why were they bored in Acalpulco? How did they attempt to deal with their boredom? How and why did their boredom affect their moods?

Essay Topic 2

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe people in a narrative and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe individuals, places, and things. How does Zamora use imagery to help readers imagine the world where individuals live in Solito?

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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