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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. How much does América make per hour?
(a) The employer is not clear about wages.
(b) Twenty dollars.
(c) About four dollars.
(d) One dollar.

2. What is characteristic of the man Delaney sees in the parking lot?
(a) He has sideburns.
(b) He is Mexican with blue eyes.
(c) He has red hair.
(d) He is dressed very nicely.

3. Who does América encounter on the trail to her campsite?
(a) The light-skinned Mexican and his friend.
(b) Jack Jardine and Jack, Jr.
(c) Kyra and Jordan.
(d) Candidó and Delaney.

4. Which character says he thinks building a gate is necessary?
(a) Jack Cherrystone.
(b) Jack Jardine, Sr.
(c) Jack Jardine, Jr.
(d) Delaney.

5. How long does América work on her first day?
(a) Half-day.
(b) Three hours.
(c) Thirty minutes.
(d) Eight hours.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How many hours each day does Delaney devote to his work?

4. Which character has severe nightmares?

5. Who makes up the rest of Delaney's household?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What sort of interactions occur in the car between América and the fat man?

3. Why does Kyra begin sleeping in Jordan's bedroom?

4. Describe Candidó's and América's escape from the fire in the canyon.

5. Describe the typical weekday morning routine for Kyra, Delaney, and Jordan.

6. Describe the physical appearance of the homes and grounds at Arroyo Blanco Estates.

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

8. What is the general message of Delaney's column, "Pilgrim at Topanga Creek"?

9. What impact does the attack by the light-skinned Mexican and his friend have on América?

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

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