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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 19, what type of boss is Ikbir?
(a) Generous and caring.
(b) Strict and unapproachable.
(c) Rude and dismissive.
(d) Miserly and unsympathetic.

2. In Chapter 11, what age is Henry when he is diagnosed with diabetes?
(a) 21.
(b) 22.
(c) 18.
(d) 25.

3. In Chapter 11, why does Henry’s brother Andy confront him?
(a) Because Henry stole from their parents.
(b) Because Henry was jealous of Andy’s successes.
(c) Because Henry was diagnosed with diabetes.
(d) Because Henry stole from their parents.

4. In Chapter 16, what does Andrés do when he cannot find one of his socks?
(a) Asks Jeremy to help him find it.
(b) Leaves without it.
(c) Decides to buy a new pair of socks.
(d) Looks for it more.

5. In Chapter 15, who is the cool kid with biceps and a speech impediment?
(a) Arnold.
(b) Eric.
(c) Kevin.
(d) Paul.

6. In Chapter 16, what does Andrés decide to do about cheating on Marco with Jeremy?
(a) Stops seeing Jeremy altogether.
(b) Continues cheating with Jeremy but count it as one time.
(c) Breaks up with Marco and be with Jeremy.
(d) Confesses to Marco about it.

7. In Chapter 11, what does Henry's parents worry about regarding his education?
(a) He is not getting enough sleep.
(b) He is not taking his studies seriously.
(c) He is studying the wrong major.
(d) He is partying too much.

8. In Chapter 11, who runs the electronics shop where Henry works?
(a) Andrés.
(b) Ikbar.
(c) Henry.
(d) Uncle Billy.

9. In Chapter 20, why does Andrés offer to buy Simone's comic books?
(a) Because he's uncomfortable.
(b) Because he wants to help her.
(c) Because he wants to impress her.
(d) Because he's bored.

10. In Chapter 16, why does Andrés spend more money than their friends at the record store?
(a) To show the clerks he knows more about music.
(b) To show the clerks he is a good customer and a good person.
(c) To show the clerks he is tough.
(d) To show off.

11. In Chapter 17, how does Andrés feel about Jeremy’s carefree and careless attitude?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Envious.
(c) Angry.
(d) Cautious.

12. In Chapter 12, what event unnerves Andrés during his visit with Simone?
(a) Her change in appearance.
(b) Her mention of attending a Pearl Jam concert with Henry.
(c) Her conservative politics.
(d) Her cold demeanor towards him.

13. In Chapter 14, who does Paul escape his family dynamic with?
(a) Jerzy.
(b) Wesley.
(c) Phyllis.
(d) Vanessa.

14. In Chapter 14, what is the rumor around school about Vanessa?
(a) She has an abortion.
(b) She has cheated on a test.
(c) She has cheated on Paul and that he has dumped her.
(d) She has lied to Paul.

15. In Chapter 19, how much can an employee make annually in radiology according to Ellie’s cousin?
(a) Up to 80 thousand.
(b) Up to 100 thousand.
(c) Up to 60 thousand.
(d) Up to 120 thousand.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 13, what is the reason for Phyllis and Wesley's move to the suburbs?

2. In Chapter 11, what does Henry rely upon to mask his insecurities?

3. In Chapter 18, why is Andrés's past with Jeremy unsettled?

4. In Chapter 11, what does Henry convince himself about his weight gain?

5. In Chapter 17, what is the only request that Jeremy’s parents make of Andrés and Jeremy?

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