The House of the Scorpion Test | Final Test - Easy

Nancy Farmer
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 129 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The House of the Scorpion Test | Final Test - Easy

Nancy Farmer
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 129 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mr. Alacran order Matt to be destroyed?
(a) He killed El Patron.
(b) He has no soul.
(c) He has no purpose.
(d) It is ordered in El Patron's will.

2. 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 does not want to be seen as weak.
(d) He never gives anything away.

3. What causes Ton Ton's vehicle to shut down?
(a) The terrain gets too rough.
(b) They run out of gas.
(c) The battery dies.
(d) The sun goes down.

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

5. Who takes Matt to see El Patron when he has a major medical problem?
(a) Tam Lin.
(b) Maria.
(c) Rosa.
(d) Celia.

6. Where does Matt hide to watch the wedding guests arrive?
(a) Behind a curtain.
(b) In the alcove.
(c) Behind a pillar.
(d) In the secret passage.

7. What ruined Fidelito's home?
(a) A tornado.
(b) A bomb.
(c) A hurricane.
(d) A tsunami.

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

9. Who is Maria arranged to marry?
(a) Tom.
(b) Tam Lin.
(c) Steven.
(d) Sean.

10. What devastates Matt when Tam Lin says goodbye?
(a) He says he doesn't believe in Heaven.
(b) He says they will never meet again.
(c) He says Maria doesn't love him.
(d) He says Celia is an Eejit.

11. How does Maria feel when she learns her mother is still alive?
(a) Betrayed.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Shocked.
(d) Angry.

12. How many boys go with Matt to San Luis?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

13. Who does Matt say can save Maria from her arranged marriage?
(a) El Patron.
(b) Himself.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Herself.

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

15. Why does Matt choose to help Fidelito with his border patrol duties?
(a) He reminds him of himself.
(b) He is the only one to ask.
(c) He is so small.
(d) He is nice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Matt given as he is sent to San Luis?

2. Why does Matt tell the border patrol he wants to go somewhere specific?

3. What is wrong with Matt's first breakfast from the border patrol?

4. What is the first major medical problem Matt sees El Patron face?

5. What does Flaco do while Matt attacks Jorge?

(see the answer keys)

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