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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 4, why is Enrique angry when Andrés starts attending the same school?
(a) He wants to go alone.
(b) He is not allowed to go to school.
(c) Andrés is taking away his attention.
(d) He wants to be known as Henry.

2. In Chapter 9, what is the name of the elementary school?
(a) St. Timothy's.
(b) St. Pete’s.
(c) Charleston.
(d) St. Anthony's.

3. In Chapter 8, what is the name of the psychiatric hospital where Andrés visits Simone?
(a) Westchester Medical Center.
(b) Kings County Hospital Center.
(c) Rockland Psychiatric Center.
(d) Bellevue Hospital Center.

4. 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) Enrique.
(b) Brad.
(c) Patty.
(d) Jeremy.

5. In Chapter 1, what does Andrés want to do?
(a) To find new opportunities and explore the countryside.
(b) To find work and pursue a better life.
(c) To gain privacy and control over his destiny.
(d) To settle down and build homes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what is the primary reason for the settlement of different groups in the town?

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

3. In Chapter 5, what do Paul and his friend do to a guy in a parking lot?

4. In Chapter 2, as cars pull in, what does Andrés realize?

5. In Chapter 4, what is the result of Enrique's first report card at St. Ignatius?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 3, how does Andrés feel about his past behavior towards Nicole and what does he feel the need to do about it?

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

4. In Chapter 8, what does Andrés think about the pastoral scenery at the hospital?

5. In Chapter 6, what does Andrés think of his own racial identity, and why does he feel that way?

6. In Chapter 7, what does the description of the mother's appearance reveal about her personality and character? How does her appearance change throughout the story?

7. In Chapter 1, does Andrés's attire suggest about his character?

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

9. In Chapter 6, how does Andrés cope with the discomfort of being different, and what are the implications of his coping mechanisms?

10. In Chapter 2, how did Álvaro and Rosario afford their new home?

(see the answer keys)

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