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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 3-4 (pages 30-62).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Delaney Mossbacher's occupation?
(a) He is unemployed.
(b) Writer.
(c) Realtor.
(d) Chef.

2. Whose death does the accident victim hallucinate about?
(a) Delaney's.
(b) His own.
(c) His unborn child's.
(d) His mother's.

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

4. What happens to Candidó when he drinks the dirty water?
(a) He has hallucinations.
(b) His thirst is satiated.
(c) He never drinks dirty water.
(d) He gets an upset stomach.

5. Who presides over the meeting at the Arroyo Blanco Community Center?
(a) Jack Jardine.
(b) Jack Cherrystone.
(c) Kyra.
(d) Delaney.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Delaney angry toward his neighbors?

2. What causes Candidó's first marriage to end?

3. What time of day does the labor exchange close?

4. What does América bring to Candidó when she returns home?

5. Which character says he thinks building a gate is necessary?

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