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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, when Rosario and Álvaro confront Henry about his failing grades, how does he inform them?
(a) He rents a balloon.
(b) He does care.
(c) He surprises them.
(d) He does not care.

2. In Chapter 9, what do Andrés and Jeremy do in the basement?
(a) Watch TV.
(b) Smoke weed.
(c) Play video games.
(d) Read books.

3. In Chapter 4, who helps Enrique pass eighth grade?
(a) Patty.
(b) Andrés.
(c) Simone.
(d) Jeremy.

4. In Chapter 7, what does Álvaro give to Andrés before he visits Simone?
(a) A salt packet.
(b) Money.
(c) A phone number.
(d) A letter.

5. In Chapter 5, who is Nicole?
(a) The protagonist’s ex-girlfriend.
(b) The owner of McClain’s.
(c) The DJ at the reunion.
(d) A regular at Joe’s bar.

6. In Chapter 8, which character is struggling with schizophrenia?
(a) Andrés.
(b) Rosario.
(c) Jeremy.
(d) Simone.

7. In Chapter 8, what keeps Andrés from accompanying Marco on his business venture to Namibia?
(a) Marco's disinterest in having Andrés come along.
(b) Andrés's work commitments.
(c) Marco's infidelity.
(d) Arguments about adopting children.

8. In Chapter 1, though many people talk to him, surprised to see him after so long, Andrés is most interested in seeing Simone and who else?
(a) Patty.
(b) Brad.
(c) Jeremy.
(d) Enrique.

9. In Chapter 4, Patty is kind to Enrique, encouraging him to go to where?
(a) School.
(b) Out of state.
(c) College.
(d) Bar.

10. In Chapter 7, why does Rosario feel guilty about Andrés staying to help her?
(a) Because she thinks he is too busy to help her.
(b) Because she thinks he doesn't like being around her.
(c) Because she wants him to have his own life.
(d) Because she thinks he is sacrificing too much for her.

11. In Chapter 9, who does Andrés visit?
(a) Rosario.
(b) Simone.
(c) Álvaro.
(d) Jeremy.

12. In Chapter 7, what does Rosario ask Andrés about the reunion?
(a) If he had a good time.
(b) If he saw any old friends.
(c) If he talked to Simone.
(d) If he danced.

13. In Chapter 10, what does Paul do when Andrés confronts him about Steer Queer and the man he beat up?
(a) Denies knowing what Andrés is talking about.
(b) Admits to his actions.
(c) Asks Andrés to forgive him.
(d) Apologizes to Andrés.

14. In Chapter 5, why does Andrés feel bad when he hears Paul is a minister?
(a) Because he remembers Paul and his friend pretending to be gay.
(b) Because he remembers Paul and his friend driving to an illegal location.
(c) Because he remembers Paul and his friend beating a man they had lured to an empty parking lot.
(d) Because he remembers Paul and his friend talking in the cafeteria.

15. In Chapter 2, which character is confident and studious?
(a) Andrés
(b) Paul.
(c) Henry.
(d) Jeremy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9, when Andrés goes to Jeremy's house, what is he prepared for?

2. In Chapter 4, what does the text suggest about Enrique and Andrés’ future?

3. In Chapter 4, on the day Enrique and Andrés start high school together, what does Enrique tell Andrés?

4. In Chapter 9, what kind of block does Jeremy live on?

5. In Chapter 2, how many children do Álvaro and Rosario have?

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