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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. Who presides over the meeting at the Arroyo Blanco Community Center?
(a) Kyra.
(b) Delaney.
(c) Jack Jardine.
(d) Jack Cherrystone.

2. What parts of the car are damaged?
(a) Steering wheel and dashboard.
(b) Both back tires.
(c) Both headlights.
(d) Headlight and turn signal.

3. Why does Kyra decide she will call INS on the Mexican men at the convenience store?
(a) She saw one of them stealing.
(b) They acted inappropriately toward her.
(c) She believes they contribute to declining home prices.
(d) They are all drunk.

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

5. Which of the following would Kyra like to live in someday?
(a) The Da Ros mansion.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Arroyo Blanco Estates.
(d) The Manzoob house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Dominick Flood?

2. Where do Candidó and América store their savings?

3. In what languages does Delaney speak to the accident victim?

4. Which of the following best characterizes the conversation Delaney has with the person he encounters on the trail?

5. Who nurses the accident victim's injuries?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe América's interaction with the light-skinned Mexican at the labor exchange.

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

3. What does Dominick Flood do when the fire breaks out? How do we know?

4. How does Candidó collect materials to build a shelter for himself and his family?

5. Why does Candidó become so angry with América that he slaps her?

6. Describe the circumstances in which Delaney meets Dominick Flood.

7. Describe Candidó's and América's experiences at Canoga Park.

8. Describe Delaney's encounter at Arroyo Blanco Estates with the Mexican who wears his hat backward.

9. What is Candidó's reaction to the onset of América's contractions?

10. What does Candidó do after he decides that the current campsite is not safe enough for him and América?

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