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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the man in the parking lot do to Candidó?
(a) Shoves him onto Delaney's car.
(b) Threatens to kill him with a knife.
(c) Punches him in the face.
(d) Stabs him with a pencil.

2. How much does the man with a ponytail charge Candidó for staying in a room for two nights?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Two hundred dollars.
(c) Fifty cents.
(d) Twenty dollars.

3. Who or what reportedly attacks Sunny DiMandia?
(a) Mexicans.
(b) Coyotes.
(c) Kyra.
(d) Delaney's dog.

4. What kind of car does Delaney drive?
(a) Volvo.
(b) BMW.
(c) Subaru.
(d) Acura.

5. According to one resident, three Mexicans disguised themselves as what to get past the gate of Arroyo Blanco Estates?
(a) Lawn workers.
(b) Delivery men.
(c) Painters.
(d) Carpet cleaners.

6. Which of the following best characterizes the conversation Delaney has with the person he encounters on the trail?
(a) Humorous.
(b) Extended.
(c) Pleasant.
(d) Hostile.

7. How long ago does Candidó remember being in Arroyo Blanco Estates?
(a) Six years ago.
(b) Thirty years ago, as a young child.
(c) A lifetime ago.
(d) He has never been to Arroyo Blanco Estates.

8. What causes Candidó's first marriage to end?
(a) He beats his wife mercilessly.
(b) He leaves her when he moves to the United States.
(c) His wife was sleeping with someone else.
(d) His first wife died suddenly.

9. What does América request from her employer?
(a) Gloves.
(b) An advance on her salary.
(c) A drink of water.
(d) Rent money.

10. What does Delaney give to the person he hits?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Twenty dollars.
(c) Beer.
(d) Tortillas and eggs.

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

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

13. Where do Candidó and América store their savings?
(a) In América's braid.
(b) In a package of opened tortillas.
(c) Under a home in Arroyo Blanco Estates.
(d) In the cuff of Candidó's pants.

14. Who eventually hires América for housecleaning work?
(a) Jack Cherrystone.
(b) A fat man with a big car.
(c) Delaney.
(d) Jack Jardine.

15. Where does Delaney go to get a new car?
(a) He doesn't get a car.
(b) The Acura dealership.
(c) A used car lot.
(d) Mexico.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of work is América hoping for?

2. Why is Delaney angry toward his neighbors?

3. Why does Kyra decide she will call INS on the Mexican men at the convenience store?

4. How does Candidó know his wife has been attacked?

5. How does Kyra recognize Candidó?

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