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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 situation does Kyra first see Candidó?
(a) He is one of the drunk Mexicans at the convenience store.
(b) He is trying to rescue her dog.
(c) He is landscaping her yard.
(d) He is helping to build her backyard fence.

2. What does Candidó's wife buy at the discount supermarket?
(a) A carton of eggs.
(b) Sandwich meat.
(c) Beans and tortillas.
(d) Milk.

3. Why is Delaney angry toward his neighbors?
(a) They are accepting of racial minorities.
(b) They want to take down the manned fence.
(c) They leave food outside that attracts wild animals.
(d) They don't like dogs much.

4. What does Delaney see near the creek in the canyon?
(a) Ghosts.
(b) Old treehouses.
(c) Dead coyotes.
(d) Sleeping bags and magazines.

5. Who or what reportedly attacks Sunny DiMandia?
(a) Delaney's dog.
(b) Mexicans.
(c) Coyotes.
(d) Kyra.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is América's coworker?

2. Who does Delaney run into at the store while shopping for dinner?

3. Which character says he thinks building a gate is necessary?

4. Who nurses the accident victim's injuries?

5. Who goes with Delaney to buy pasta for dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Candidó's interaction with the light-skinned Mexican in the park.

2. Why is Delaney's car hit by a pickup truck?

3. What happens to Candidó in the parking lot of the Chinese grocery?

4. Describe the first time Kyra sees Candidó.

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

6. Describe the first interaction between Delaney and Candidó.

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

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

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

10. What is Kyra's response to the large group of Mexican men sitting outside a convenience store?

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