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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Arturo plead with Alma to do when they discuss Maribel's accident while she is missing?
(a) To remarry him.
(b) To forgive herself.
(c) To divorce him.
(d) To call her mother.

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

3. What has been Arturo's favorite band since he was a little boy?
(a) The Who.
(b) The Beatles.
(c) Pink Floyd.
(d) The Clash.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Jose Mercado born?

2. Fito Angelino ended up taking the apartment manager job based on what?

3. When Alma and Arturo go to the pizza restaurant, they are celebrating how many years of marriage?

4. At what university are Quisqueya's sons studying?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rafael drive on the way home from the car lot? Why does he drive this way?

2. Who is Jose Mercado and what is his backstory?

3. Why does Alma keep the information about Garrett secret from Arturo?

4. What is the significance of the song "Feliz Navidad" in the novel?

5. What do the Riveras do to celebrate their anniversary? What mood is created in this scene?

6. How does Gloria come into a sum of money? How much is it? What does she do with it?

7. What causes the strife between Mayor and William?

8. What do the tenants of the Redwood Apartments do when the electricity goes off on Christmas?

9. What enrages Rafael the most about the discovery of Mayor's fight and trouble at school?

10. What leads to the fight between Mayor and Garrett? How does the fight end?

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