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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. How hot is the heat described as when Maria sits in the cage in Chapter 35?
(a) 100 degrees.
(b) 115 degrees.
(c) 100 degrees.
(d) 120 degrees.

2. What does Angel compare the Calies to in Taiyang in Chapter 23?
(a) Rats.
(b) Beetles.
(c) Roaches.
(d) Butterflies.

3. Where do Angel and Maria exit from the infinity fountain in Chapter 24?
(a) In the hydroponics room.
(b) In the water-treatment systems.
(c) In the underground subway system.
(d) In the tube to the CAP canal.

4. What does the word "sicario" translate to in English?
(a) "Sister."
(b) "Father."
(c) "Mother."
(d) "Assassin."

5. Which dam came down second in Colorado?
(a) Crystal Dam.
(b) Blue Mesa Dam.
(c) Morrow Point Dam.
(d) Hoover Dam.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom are the Pima people descended, according to Lucy in Chapter 27?

2. How old was Angel when he encountered a killer face-to-face in Mexico?

3. Who does the man at the bar threaten to hurt if Lucy doesn't comply and hand over Angel in Chapter 34?

4. At what time does the man at the bar tell Lucy to hand off Angel in Chapter 34?

5. What color is Angel's car?

Short Essay Questions

1. What symbolism can be seen in Angel's conversation with Case in Chapter 31?

2. What is ironic about Angel's relationship with Maria when they first meet in Chapters 22 and 23?

3. How does the narrative perspective change in Chapter 23?

4. What is revealed through Maria's observation of Angel's concern for Lucy in Chapter 22?

5. How is the reversal of character between Angel and Lucy illustrated in Chapter 27?

6. What irony can be seen in Angel's conversation with Case in Chapter 31?

7. What moral choice does Lucy face in Chapter 34? What is significant about her decision?

8. How has the perspective changed in Chapter 37? Why is this significant?

9. How does Maria's concern regarding the water rights differ from those of the other main characters in Chapter 23?

10. Where do Angel and Lucy go in Chapter 28? Why? How is this setting described?

(see the answer keys)

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