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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 5-6 (pages 63-97).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does América bring to Candidó when she returns home?
(a) A new dog.
(b) Rotten fruits and vegetables.
(c) A wad of cash.
(d) Good news.

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

3. Why is Kyra dissatisfied with her appearance?
(a) She thinks her nose is too red.
(b) She thinks her feet are too big.
(c) She thinks her hair is too dull.
(d) She thinks her eyes are too small.

4. What time of day does the labor exchange close?
(a) Five o'clock.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Noon.
(d) Midafternoon.

5. What does Candidó do to protect his family from the attackers?
(a) He trains a pack of wild coyotes.
(b) He finds an isolated area to live.
(c) He reports them to the police.
(d) He buys a handgun.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days does América look for work before she finds a job?

2. Which character has severe nightmares?

3. How much does América make per hour?

4. What is Delaney Mossbacher's occupation?

5. With what does Candidó build their new shelter?

(see the answer key)

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