2. While at Ben's house, Sabeen shares with Ben and Deja that she and her family do not go out on what day unless it is an emergency?
(a) On September 11th.
(b) On Rosh Hashanah.
(c) On the Fourth of July.
(d) On Memorial Day.

3. What tactic does Deja say her mother uses whenever Deja wants to talk about Pop?
(a) She changes the subject.
(b) She leaves the room.
(c) She says that some things are better left in the past.
(d) She says that when Pop is ready, he will share more with Deja.

4. Deja remarks that Pop always experiences anxiety when taking what form of transportation?
(a) When riding in a taxi.
(b) When riding the subway.
(c) When driving a car.
(d) When flying in a plane.

5. How does Deja learn the name of her new teacher, even though the teacher forgets to introduce herself to the class?
(a) The principal tells the class the name of their new teacher.
(b) It is written on the whiteboard.
(c) Deja has received a letter with her new teacher's name on it.
(d) Deja speaks to the new teacher before class.

6. What sort of job does Deja's mother have?
(a) She is a social worker.
(b) She is a stewardess.
(c) She is a cook.
(d) She is a waitress.

7. What part of her name does Deja leave out when introducing herself to the class?
(a) Her last name.
(b) Her middle name.
(c) Her alias.
(d) Her nickname.

8. How does Deja say she feels when Ma thanks her for watching Ray and Leda?
(a) Helpful.
(b) Good.
(c) Proud.
(d) Angry.

9. What is the reason that Deja does not get free lunches at school?
(a) She does not want to stand out from the other students.
(b) Her parents do not want her to suffer the stigma associated with free lunches.
(c) She likes the bagged lunches provided by the family shelter.
(d) She does not like the food in the cafeteria.

10. What does Ben say he plans to do when he is old enough to drive?
(a) Go back to Arizona.
(b) Drive race cars professionally.
(c) Go back to Nevada.
(d) Participate in low rider competitions.

11. Whenever Deja asks about the contents of Pop's briefcase, what is Ma's reply?
(a) She tells Deja that inside the briefcase are items from Ma's inheritance.
(b) She tells Deja that inside the briefcase are items from Pop's rock collection.
(c) She tells Deja that inside the briefcase are items from Pop's last good job.
(d) She tells Deja that inside the briefcase are items from the safe deposit box the family used to rent.

12. Miss Garcia asks Deja to read the definition of what term during the class discussion about community?
(a) Social unit.
(b) Group.
(c) Family.
(d) Socioeconomic status.

13. For what reason does Deja think Sabeen and Ben have become her friends?
(a) Because they feel sorry for her.
(b) Because they are unpopular.
(c) For no reason.
(d) Because they are poor.

14. What is NOT one way in which Deja describes her old school, in contrast to her new school with its classroom windows overlooking Manhattan?
(a) Windows overlooking a cesspool.
(b) Weeds.
(c) An abandoned building next door.
(d) Metal fencing.

15. What is NOT an item that Deja names within her description of the things she always has to tell Leda and Ray the family cannot afford?
(a) Nickelodeon.
(b) Ice cream.
(c) Clothes without patches.
(d) Video games.