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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 67 – 126.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the landlord tell Alma that the kid with the skateboard lives?
(a) Hockessin.
(b) Capital Oaks.
(c) West Heights.
(d) Downtown Wilmington.

2. What does Garrett call out to Maribel when he walks off after throwing her sunglasses (72)?
(a) "I hope you have a good day."
(b) "I am sorry to have bothered you."
(c) "I'm not done with you."
(d) "I want to date you."

3. In what vehicle does Alma's family cross the border?
(a) A gray semi truck.
(b) A black SUV.
(c) A red pickup truck.
(d) A blue sedan.

4. What does Mayor refer to as his mother's special party food?
(a) Cinnamon scones.
(b) Ham sandwiches.
(c) Taquitos.
(d) Cucumber sandwiches.

5. Who is the landlord at the apartments where Alma and her family move?
(a) Fito Angelino.
(b) Angelo Puente.
(c) Juan Alderaz.
(d) Julius Olsen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Rafael take his family to the beach at Christmastime on the coast of Delaware?

2. How old was Gustavo Milhojas when he fled Guatemala?

3. Who did Mayor's family support in the 2008 Presidential election?

4. How long does Benny Quinto say he has been here when he is first introduced in the novel?

5. What color does Alma describe all of the walls of her family's apartment as being painted when they first move in?

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