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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 12, what triggers Simone's schizophrenia?
(a) Her family history.
(b) Her medication.
(c) It is unknown.
(d) A traumatic event.

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

3. In Chapter 18, why is Andrés's past with Jeremy unsettled?
(a) Jeremy betrayed Andrés in the past.
(b) Jeremy is still in love with Andrés.
(c) There are still too many unanswered questions.
(d) Andrés has forgotten about his past.

4. In Chapter 14, who catches Paul and Vanessa together?
(a) Vanessa's mother.
(b) Paul's sister.
(c) Paul's father.
(d) Paul's mother.

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

6. In Chapter 16, what do Andrés and his brother have in common?
(a) They both have a lot of friends.
(b) They both work at a record store.
(c) They both have a tendency to steal from stores.
(d) They both behave with an unusual degree of honesty.

7. In Chapter 13, why did Wesley agree to move to the suburbs with Phyllis?
(a) He wants to live in a predominantly white neighborhood.
(b) He prefers the suburbs to the city.
(c) He wants to make Phyllis happy.
(d) He wants to escape the college community where he works.

8. In Chapter 15, when Paul's dad is funny, what character dies Andrés think he is like?
(a) The commercial guy on the 5 o'clock news.
(b) Arnold Palmer.
(c) Tom Cruise.
(d) Joe Pesci’s character in Goodfellas.

9. In Chapter 17, who else is in the house besides Jeremy and Andrés?
(a) Jeremy’s parents.
(b) Jeremy’s friends.
(c) Jeremy’s siblings.
(d) Jeremy’s grandparents.

10. In Chapter 11, why does Rosario worry that her distaste for and fear of the world has caused Henry’s problems?
(a) Because Rosario thinks she is too strict with Henry.
(b) Because Rosario thinks she did nit give Henry enough love and attention.
(c) Because Rosario is overprotective of Henry.
(d) Because Rosario thinks her negative outlook on the world affects Henry.

11. In Chapter 15, as a twelve-year-old, what does Andrés think of Paul’s dad’s humor?
(a) Not funny one bit.
(b) Acceptable.
(c) Hilarious.
(d) Acceptably crass.

12. In Chapter 18, what is Andrés's reaction to Jeremy's apology?
(a) Angry and confrontational.
(b) Confused and indifferent.
(c) Sad and disappointed.
(d) Grateful and forgiving.

13. In Chapter 14, what job did Jerzy have in the city?
(a) A building contractor.
(b) A bar owner.
(c) A salesman.
(d) A painter.

14. In Chapter 18, what does Andrés's father think about Venus' run to the final?
(a) It is a great achievement.
(b) It is a disappointment.
(c) It is irrelevant.
(d) It is surprising.

15. In Chapter 13, what is the reason for Phyllis and Wesley's move to the suburbs?
(a) They want to live in a predominantly white neighborhood.
(b) They want to live in a more diverse community.
(c) They want a bigger house.
(d) They want to be closer to Wesley's work.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 17, what does Jeremy do on the weekends?

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

3. In Chapter 13, how many Michaels were in Simone's class back in high school?

4. In Chapter 18, what is Andrés doing with Jeremy on Sunday?

5. In Chapter 19, what is the reason for Henry’s previous attempts at college falling through?

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