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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 Kyra give as her main reason for supporting the construction of a stone wall?
(a) To ban neighborhood children from escaping at night.
(b) To keep out coyotes.
(c) To keep out Mexicans.
(d) To decrease the noise at night.

2. Where does Candidó look for América after her first day of work?
(a) In the river.
(b) In an Italian grocery store.
(c) At the library.
(d) At the coffee shop.

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

4. Of what does Delaney accuse Jack Jardine as they discuss the security gate?
(a) Being too dense.
(b) Being overly dramatic.
(c) Being a racist.
(d) Being too sensitive and compassionate.

5. Who fixes Delaney's car?
(a) Kenny Grissom.
(b) Candidó.
(c) Al Lopez.
(d) Kyra.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who or what ends up killing one of the family's dogs?

2. What does Candidó buy for his wife with his earnings?

3. Why does Delaney attack the man in the baseball cap?

4. Why is Kyra dissatisfied with her appearance?

5. Who approaches América and tells her that she is looking for cleaning work?

(see the answer key)

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