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

2. Who spreads a rumor that Matt is fleeing to the U.S.?
(a) Patricia.
(b) Tam Lin.
(c) MacGregor.
(d) Maria.

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

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

5. Who does Mr. Alacran ask to destroy Matt?
(a) Celia.
(b) Tom.
(c) Steven.
(d) Tam Lin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Matt sure he will not be used for spare parts?

2. How does Matt feel while he is in the hospital?

3. How does Carlos say he got privileges?

4. How is Matt taken to San Luis?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes Matt to finally admit something wrong about himself to Jorge?

2. What does Matt say is the biggest difference between humans and animals?

3. Why does Matt stop himself from running away to the mountains after his coming of age party?

4. What is the talk with the 5 legged horse about?

5. What does Matt notice about the nightly attacks on his character?

6. What happened to Ton Ton's parents?

7. Why does Matt strike up a friendship with Chacho and Fidelito?

8. Why does Matt stay hidden after the wedding?

9. How does Matt get across the border?

10. Why is El Patron not able to use Matt's heart?

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