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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. Delaney has a flashback to a party held where, two nights earlier?
(a) The clubhouse.
(b) Candidó's campsite.
(c) The Da Ros mansion.
(d) Dominick Flood's house.

2. 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 are all drunk.
(c) She believes they contribute to declining home prices.
(d) They acted inappropriately toward her.

3. What does Candidó do to protect his family from the attackers?
(a) He trains a pack of wild coyotes.
(b) He reports them to the police.
(c) He buys a handgun.
(d) He finds an isolated area to live.

4. What is Kyra's profession?
(a) Attorney.
(b) Realtor.
(c) Midwife.
(d) Surgeon.

5. What does Candidó consider stealing out of a car when he becomes angry?
(a) A cell phone.
(b) A stereo system.
(c) A baby.
(d) A purse and briefcase.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Delaney hit with his car?

2. Who appears oddly interested in the person Delaney hit with his car?

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

4. How long ago does Candidó remember being in Arroyo Blanco Estates?

5. In what situation does Kyra first see Candidó?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Delaney and Jack Jardine argue about at the supermarket?

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

3. Why does Candidó think América needs more protein? How does he make sure she gets enough protein?

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

5. What is the topic of conversation at the first gathering at Arroyo Blanco Community Center?

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

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

8. Describe América's experience looking for work at the labor exchange.

9. How does Candidó become ill at the campsite?

10. Describe Kyra's relationship with the Da Ros place.

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