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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 – 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Miguel describe as his son that is very smart and would work in the U.S. in Chapter 5?
(a) Michael.
(b) Miguel.
(c) Rafael.
(d) Alejandro.

2. What date did the author pick to start out on his journey?
(a) September 12.
(b) March 12.
(c) August 28.
(d) April 14.

3. What mountains are described as "steep and green behind the coastal hills of" Santa Barbara in Chapter 4 (57)?
(a) The Sierra Nevada mountains.
(b) The San Padre mountains.
(c) The Cascade mountains.
(d) The Santa Ynez mountains.

4. What is the name of Weston's mother?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Andrea.
(c) Michelle.
(d) Linda.

5. What is the title of Chapter 4?
(a) "Some Background as I Lose My Mind."
(b) "Cartels and Coconuts."
(c) "The Temptation of Home."
(d) "The Coast is Clear."

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does the author compare the Channel Islands in Chapter 4?

2. For what periodical did the author's parents write about a journey where they walked across America in the 1970s?

3. What is the first town that the author describes after crossing the border from Oregon to California in Chapter 3?

4. Where did the author's friend Jason make a documentary about that had become a big deal when he offered the author a job?

5. What English teacher of his did the author ask if she wore a thong in eighth grade?

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