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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What shocks Matt when he sees where the eejits are kept?
(a) The clothing they wear.
(b) The harsh conditions.
(c) The number of eejits.
(d) Their blank expressions.

2. Why is Matt sure he will not be used for spare parts?
(a) His brain was left intact.
(b) He has been treated so well.
(c) He is not large enough.
(d) He is too valuable.

3. Who is with Ton Ton on the vehicle he drives?
(a) Jorge.
(b) Chacho.
(c) Luna.
(d) Fidelito.

4. Where did Matt get his ideas about slow people?
(a) Celia.
(b) Esperanza.
(c) Tam Lin.
(d) Maria.

5. How are Consuela and Guapo related?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) They are married.
(c) They are siblings.
(d) They are aunt and nephew.

6. Why does El Patron get mad at the advice Matt gives him?
(a) He has not taught him well enough.
(b) He will not be as profitable.
(c) He never gives anything away.
(d) He does not want to be seen as weak.

7. What makes Matt excited to plan his escape from the factory?
(a) Reading the burial stones.
(b) Knowing Ton Ton has a key.
(c) Learning about the nightly binges of the Keepers.
(d) Seeing a boy beaten to death.

8. What does Raul's talk about individualism promote?
(a) Wisdom.
(b) Team work.
(c) Creativity.
(d) Independence.

9. How does Matt feel while he is in the hospital?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Angry.
(c) Resigned.
(d) Terrified.

10. What is Matt given as he is sent to San Luis?
(a) Pill materials.
(b) Plastic strips.
(c) Yarn.
(d) Envelopes.

11. Who arranged Maria's marriage?
(a) MacGregor.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) El Patron.
(d) Her father.

12. Why is Ton Ton given a special privilege?
(a) He is the smallest boy.
(b) He is the best at telling secrets of the boys.
(c) He has been there the longest.
(d) The Keepers think he is stupid.

13. What skill does Matt tell the border patrol he has?
(a) Water purification.
(b) Crop sharing.
(c) Musical skill.
(d) Medical expertise.

14. What privilege is Ton Ton given?
(a) He cooks the food.
(b) He sorts the Keepers' mail.
(c) He cleans the Keepers' rooms.
(d) He drives a hover craft.

15. Who did Fidelito used to live with?
(a) His godfather.
(b) His grandmother.
(c) His step-father.
(d) His aunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Alacran order Matt to be destroyed?

2. What ruined Fidelito's home?

3. What did Fidelito do to keep the Keepers away from Matt?

4. Who does Steven marry?

5. How does Chacho get out of the bone pit?

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