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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 3-4 (pages 284-308).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Delaney see on his walk through Arroyo Blanco?
(a) A car with tinted windows.
(b) The person he hit with his car.
(c) A pack of coyotes.
(d) Dead dogs.

2. What starts the fire?
(a) Delaney's cigarette.
(b) The narrator doesn't seem to know.
(c) Hot oil from the fire.
(d) Candidó's match.

3. What does América decide to name the baby?
(a) Edna.
(b) Candida.
(c) Resurrección.
(d) Socorro.

4. Where do Kit, Kyra, and Delaney go after they hear that a fire has broken out?
(a) To the basement.
(b) Home to check on Jordan.
(c) To the canyon.
(d) To the beach.

5. Who flatters Delaney by praising his magazine column?
(a) Jack Jardine.
(b) Jack Cherrystone.
(c) Al Lopez.
(d) Dominick Flood.

Short Answer Questions

1. For one of his columns, Delaney decides to write about _______________ and turkey vultures.

2. What does Delaney give to the person he hits?

3. Who makes up the rest of Delaney's household?

4. Who gives América a cup of coffee?

5. Why does Kyra become upset outside the restaurant when she goes to meet Delaney for lunch?

(see the answer key)

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