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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 181 – 247.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the police officer that Alma goes to about Garrett?
(a) Officer McNay.
(b) Officer Mora.
(c) Officer Williams.
(d) Officer Ross.

2. How long does Benny Quinto say he has been here when he is first introduced in the novel?
(a) Eight years.
(b) Nine years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Six years.

3. What happened to Garrett Miller's older brother?
(a) He was sent to life in prison.
(b) He was shot by police.
(c) He was killed in Iraq.
(d) He was murdered doing a drug deal.

4. What does Mayor's brother receive for Christmas?
(a) Socks and underwear.
(b) A photo album.
(c) A brass keychain.
(d) A razor and deodorant.

5. In what branch of the military was Jose Mercado enlisted?
(a) The Navy.
(b) The Air Force.
(c) The Peace Corps.
(d) The Army.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who brings his camera and shoots photos of everyone on Christmas at Mayor's apartment?

2. Where is Nelia Zafon from?

3. How far did Alma and her family travel to reach their new home in Delaware?

4. Why does Alma blame herself for the accident where Maribel was injured?

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

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