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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. In what languages does Delaney speak to the accident victim?
(a) English and French.
(b) Sign language and spoken English.
(c) Portuguese and Mandarin.
(d) Spanish and English.

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

3. What does the sign in front of the labor exchange say?
(a) NO MEXICANS ALLOWED.
(b) GO BACK HOME.
(c) STOP.
(d) NO TRESPASSING.

4. Who does Kyra find inside the Da Ros mansion?
(a) Jordan.
(b) Jack Jardine.
(c) Two Mexican men.
(d) Delaney and another woman.

5. Where does Delaney go after he hits the person with his car?
(a) River.
(b) Trailer park.
(c) Library.
(d) Recycling center.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Delaney angry toward his neighbors?

2. Osbert is what type of animal?

3. Who flatters Delaney by praising his magazine column?

4. What sort of work is América hoping for?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Candidó's flashback about Resurrección.

2. What is Delaney's response to Kyra's report that she called the police about the group of Mexicans outside the convenience store?

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

4. Describe América's new employer and what sort of work he hires her to do.

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

6. What does Delaney overhear at the Arroyo Blanco Estates community center?

7. What is Delaney's encounter with the light-skinned Mexican and his friend like?

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

9. How does Candidó become ill at the campsite?

10. What does Delaney think happened to his car while he is hiking?

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