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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 28 - Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Cal's dad say the Republicans were against the Orpheus funding in Chapter 19?
(a) It would pull from the military's budget.
(b) It would pull from the infrastructure budget.
(c) They feared NASA would take funds from education and social programs.
(d) It would pull from the healthcare budget.

2. When did NASA pick its first astronauts for the Orpheus mission, according to Cal in Chapter 2?
(a) 3 years ago.
(b) 2 years ago.
(c) 5 years ago.
(d) 1 year ago.

3. One in how many Texans are immigrants, according to Carmela in Chapter 24?
(a) 10.
(b) 9.
(c) 7.
(d) 5.

4. Where did Cal's mom go to feel close to her sister after she passed away in Brooklyn?
(a) The Brooklyn Bridge.
(b) Central Park.
(c) The Brooklyn Bistro.
(d) Prospect Park.

5. For how long does Leon say his mother will be gone on the mission in Chapter 26?
(a) 4 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 3 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Deb's last name?

2. What unique item of clothing does Cal wear when he goes to the Tucker residence in Chapter 25?

3. What item of Cal's clothing does Deb mock in Chapter 27?

4. What does Cal say has "always been the story" (231) in Chapter 28?

5. What does Cal do when he reaches Leon in the opening of Chapter 30?

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