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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By what means of transportation does Arturo set out to find Maribel when she goes missing?
(a) Rafael's car.
(b) The bus.
(c) The subway.
(d) His car.

2. How much money does Tia Gloria give to Mayor's family?
(a) $20,000.
(b) $5,000.
(c) $10,000.
(d) $4,000.

3. What do Arturo, Alma, and Maribel order at the pizza place on Arturo and Alma's anniversary?
(a) Water.
(b) Sodas.
(c) Breadsticks.
(d) Cheese pizza.

4. For how long has Mayor's father worked at the diner when it shuts its doors?
(a) 11 years.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 12 years.
(d) 17 years.

5. With what friend does Alma describe Maribel painting their fingernails black?
(a) Maria.
(b) Abelina.
(c) Ynez.
(d) Anna.

6. Where was Jose Mercado injured, leading to his using a walker?
(a) Vietnam.
(b) Afghanistan.
(c) Iraq.
(d) Bosnia.

7. What is the result of the accident where Maribel was injured?
(a) She became blind.
(b) Her brain was damaged.
(c) Her spleen was removed.
(d) Her legs were paralyzed.

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

9. Why does Alma blame herself for the accident where Maribel was injured?
(a) She was holding the ladder.
(b) She was the one who asked Maribel to climb the shaft.
(c) She was not present.
(d) She took the family on a cruise.

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

11. What is Enrique's favorite meal?
(a) Pork tamales.
(b) Chicken taquitos.
(c) Chicken with rice.
(d) Mango ice cream.

12. What does Quisqueya say both of her sons are studying in college?
(a) Law.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Computer science.
(d) Business.

13. When Alma and Arturo go to the pizza restaurant, they are celebrating how many years of marriage?
(a) 12.
(b) 16.
(c) 19.
(d) 22.

14. Where does Celia tell Alma there is a marsh that freezes in winter and the children go to slide on it?
(a) White Clay Creek Park.
(b) Winter Hills Park.
(c) Anderson Winter Park.
(d) Snow Creek Park.

15. How do the police respond to Alma's concerns about Garrett?
(a) They call juvenile hall.
(b) They disregard her.
(c) They jump on the case.
(d) They tell her she needs a restraining order.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Rafael end up paying for the Volkswagen?

2. Where did Micho Alvarez work for a newspaper?

3. When did Nelia Zafon produce the play The Brown Bag Affair at The Parish Theater?

4. Who does Arturo call when he arrives home and Maribel is missing?

5. On what date is Alma and Arturo's wedding anniversary?

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