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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 Chapter 2, although Rosario fears what her absence at home might engender, where does she start working?
(a) Bank.
(b) A bar.
(c) A cabin.
(d) Food store.

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

3. In Chapter 4, on the day Enrique and Andrés start high school together, what does Enrique tell Andrés?
(a) He stole a car.
(b) He is Henry now.
(c) He kissed Jeremy.
(d) He is still Andrés.

4. In Chapter 4, what is the major issue with Enrique as per his parents, teachers, coaches, and Andrés?
(a) He is disruptive.
(b) He is vicious.
(c) He fares poorly in school.
(d) He is polemic.

5. In Chapter 10, what substance gives Andrés the courage to confront Paul about Steer Queer?
(a) Cocaine.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Crystal Meth.
(d) Marijuana.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, who is talking to Andrés when he is overcome by emotions?

2. In Chapter 7, what does Rosario think of Simone when Andrés tells her about Simone?

3. In Chapter 2, which character is confident and studious?

4. In Chapter 2, who is suspicious when black and brown immigrants move into town?

5. In Chapter 8, what does Andrés remember about his first meeting with Marco's parents?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 10, why does Andrés's mother refuse her offer to supplement her pension?

2. In Chapter 5, what is the significance of the music stopping at the reunion?

3. In Chapter 3, who is Nicole and what is Andrés's history with her?

4. In Chapter 1, what can be inferred about the culture of Andrés's hometown?

5. In Chapter 2, what kind of neighborhood were Álvaro and Rosario on the rooftop of?

6. In Chapter 6, what role does religion play in Andrés's school and how does it affect the students' sense of community and belonging?

7. In Chapter 9, what happened on Halloween to Andrés and his friends? Who were the assailants?

8. In Chapter 6, how does the social and economic background of Andrés and his classmates affect their relationships and self-perception?

9. In Chapter 2, what did Álvaro and Rosario do before they decided to move out of the city?

10. In Chapter 9, what trends have the narrator noticed in Jeremy's neighborhood? What might these trends suggest?

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