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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. Who does América encounter on the trail to her campsite?
(a) Jack Jardine and Jack, Jr.
(b) Kyra and Jordan.
(c) The light-skinned Mexican and his friend.
(d) Candidó and Delaney.

2. What is inside the bag the accident victim carries?
(a) Money.
(b) A baby.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Tortillas.

3. Where does Candidó build a shelter for his family?
(a) In the newly-burned section of the woods.
(b) In a junkyard full of old cars.
(c) Between two dumpsters behind a convenience store.
(d) In the brush below the fence surrounding Arroyo Blanco Estates.

4. Which of the following is NOT one of the objections residents have about building a security gate?
(a) The cost of building a gate.
(b) The risk of thieves entering homes through garage doors.
(c) The impression the community may give to Mexicans.
(d) The loss of living in an open community.

5. How many hours each day does Delaney devote to his work?
(a) Twelve to fifteen.
(b) Four.
(c) None.
(d) Eight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Kyra complain to about the squatters?

2. Which character has severe nightmares?

3. What is Kyra wearing when Delaney returns home from his walk around Arroyo Blanco in the evening?

4. Where do Kit, Kyra, and Delaney go after they hear that a fire has broken out?

5. How long ago does Candidó remember being in Arroyo Blanco Estates?

(see the answer key)

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