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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Matt ask the border patrol to take him?
(a) San Luis.
(b) Mazatlan.
(c) Molcajate.
(d) Mexico City.

3. What makes it hard for Matt to focus while Jorge is speaking?
(a) The pain from his injuries.
(b) Thoughts of Celia.
(c) Being so tired.
(d) Not getting fed enough.

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

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

6. What kind of tanks is Matt put in charge of when he gets to San Luis?
(a) Trout.
(b) Plankton.
(c) Brine shrimp.
(d) Lobster.

7. Why does Matt tell the border patrol he wants to go somewhere specific?
(a) His family is from there.
(b) He has a friend there.
(c) His sister was sent there.
(d) He has heard there is work there.

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

9. What kind of bones does Matt find at the factory?
(a) Dog bones.
(b) Cow bones.
(c) Human bones.
(d) Whale bones.

10. How does Matt know something is wrong with El Patron after his surgery?
(a) He no longer wants to disgrace his enemies.
(b) He wishes to smoke.
(c) He does not recognize Matt.
(d) He asks to see his dead wife.

11. What is Matt supposed to do on his way to San Luis?
(a) Make sandals.
(b) Address mail.
(c) Weave hats.
(d) Make pills.

12. Why is Chacho so weak when he gets out of the bone pit?
(a) He is starving.
(b) He is sleep deprived.
(c) He is dehydrated.
(d) He is injured.

13. What kind of vehicle does Ton Ton drive?
(a) A shrimp harvester.
(b) A tractor.
(c) A hover craft.
(d) A golf cart.

14. What does Matt know he has to hide from everyone in Aztlan?
(a) His knowledge.
(b) His past.
(c) His tattoo.
(d) His scar.

15. What does Matt store as he drifts among the groups in the border patrol?
(a) Names.
(b) Stories.
(c) Information.
(d) Skills.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Matt say can save Maria from her arranged marriage?

2. What ruined Fidelito's home?

3. How does El Patron know Matt is getting older?

4. What does Fidelito say is unfair about the border patrol jobs?

5. Where does Matt stay during the wedding?

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