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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “Halflead Bay” Part I .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nam’s father notice in his apartment, saying he knew he would never really quit?
(a) A violin.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) A piano.
(d) Cigarettes.

2. What does Ron realize about Zeno, the man El Padre had kill Hernando?
(a) He was Hernando’s brother.
(b) He was Luis’ target.
(c) Zeno’s father had killed Ron’s father.
(d) They went to school together.

3. What does Jamie’s father do from their home after quitting his job when his mother received her diagnosis?
(a) Teach online classes.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Build furniture.
(d) Sells their stuff.

4. What was Nam’s occupation before deciding to become a writer?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Accountant.
(d) Bartender.

5. Who is the school principal of Jamie’s school?
(a) Principal Lester.
(b) Principal Fischer.
(c) Principal Michaels.
(d) Principal Leyland.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which member of the group urges the narrator to help them with the with their “business on behalf of Luis” (30)?

2. When Ron comes home after his business with Luis, who does his mom tell him called?

3. Where does Ron say he will probably go to after being let go by El Padre?

4. Nam’s father tells a story that Nam had never heard before about hiding from whom in a bunker?

5. Where did Henry’s ex-wife take Elise after she left Henry?

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