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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 América's new job consist of?
(a) Polishing Buddha statues.
(b) Washing cars.
(c) Serving food in a restaurant.
(d) Caring for two toddlers.

2. What is Candidó given by two English-speaking men?
(a) A house.
(b) A turkey.
(c) A car.
(d) A crib for the baby.

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

4. What does Candidó decide to do with the cat?
(a) Kill it and cook it for stew.
(b) Keep it as a family pet.
(c) Use it to earn some money.
(d) Give it to a shelter.

5. Who or what ends up killing one of the family's dogs?
(a) A coyote.
(b) The other family dog.
(c) A Mexican.
(d) The heat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kyra decide she needs to save from the fire?

2. How long does América wait for Candidó in Canoga Park?

3. What does Delaney notice after his hike?

4. Who does Candidó encounter as he is coming out of the park?

5. Who or what is watching América from the brush near the campsite?

(see the answer key)

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