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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Candidó swear he will do to the two men who attacked his wife?
(a) Hire other men to assault them.
(b) Kill them.
(c) Hug them.
(d) Hold them at gunpoint and demand they give him money.

2. Who flatters Delaney by praising his magazine column?
(a) Dominick Flood.
(b) Jack Cherrystone.
(c) Jack Jardine.
(d) Al Lopez.

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

4. What happens to Candidó when he is captured by INS agents?
(a) He was deported to Mexico.
(b) He was badly injured by the agents and featured in a story in the local newspaper.
(c) He runs through traffic and goes back to Mexico.
(d) He is hit by a car and fakes his own death.

5. Who finds the labor exchange torn down?
(a) Candidó.
(b) Kyra.
(c) Delaney.
(d) América.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kyra become upset outside the restaurant when she goes to meet Delaney for lunch?

2. Where does Candidó decide to look for work after the labor exchange has been torn down?

3. Why is Delaney angry toward his neighbors?

4. What does the man in the parking lot do to Candidó?

5. What is inside the bag the accident victim carries?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Candidó do after he realizes that the labor exchange has been torn down?

2. How does Kyra come to decide that the 'real' money is in developing rather than in real estate?

3. What are two examples of crimes at Arroyo Blanco Estates that are discussed at Jack's party?

4. Why does Delaney drive down to the trails for a hike?

5. What sorts of injuries does Candidó suffer after being hit by a car?

6. Describe the flashback Candidó has regarding his encounter with the INS.

7. What does América notice about Socorro's health? How does she first notice it?

8. Describe the first interaction between Delaney and Candidó.

9. What does Candidó do after he is replaced by a legal immigrant on Lopez's crew?

10. Describe how Candidó acquires a frozen turkey.

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