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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 1-2 (pages 261-283).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who or what enters the shed just as América is about to give birth?
(a) A dove.
(b) Kyra and Jordan.
(c) A cat.
(d) Her mother and father.

2. Who notes that Delaney's column has made several people angry?
(a) Kyra.
(b) Candidó.
(c) Jack Jardine.
(d) Jordan.

3. What does Candidó consider stealing out of a car when he becomes angry?
(a) A baby.
(b) A stereo system.
(c) A cell phone.
(d) A purse and briefcase.

4. What does Delaney do while Kyra is swimming?
(a) Write a letter to Candidó.
(b) Cook tofu.
(c) Call the police.
(d) Mow the yard.

5. Who eventually hires América for housecleaning work?
(a) A fat man with a big car.
(b) Delaney.
(c) Jack Jardine.
(d) Jack Cherrystone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Candidó look for América after her first day of work?

2. Who gives América a cup of coffee?

3. What do América and Candidó fight about before she goes to the labor exchange?

4. Who flatters Delaney by praising his magazine column?

5. What does the sign in front of the labor exchange say?

(see the answer key)

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