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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. What makes América so happy that she does not notice the fire?
(a) The birth of her son.
(b) The turkey Candidó brings to her.
(c) She gets a job that pays well.
(d) It finally rains.

2. How many days does América look for work before she finds a job?
(a) One.
(b) One hundred.
(c) Five.
(d) Sixty.

3. Who or what reportedly attacks Sunny DiMandia?
(a) Kyra.
(b) Delaney's dog.
(c) Mexicans.
(d) Coyotes.

4. What do América and Candidó fight about before she goes to the labor exchange?
(a) América's ability to speak English.
(b) América's pregnancy.
(c) Candidó does not want her looking for a job.
(d) Candidó's drinking problem.

5. Who does Jordan stay with during the party?
(a) Orbalina.
(b) His mom and dad.
(c) No one.
(d) His grandmother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who eventually hires América for housecleaning work?

2. Dominick Flood reports that he will arrange to close what facility?

3. What does Delaney see on his walk through Arroyo Blanco?

4. What is the subject of one of Delaney's columns?

5. Why does Delaney's column anger readers?

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