1. In what location had Jose Angelico died?
(a) In the town square.
(b) At the police station.
(c) At the library.
(d) At the train station.

2. Of what objects does Father Juilliard say that Rat's fingers remind him?
(a) Sausages.
(b) Pipe cleaners.
(c) Toothpicks.
(d) Skeletons.

3. After Raphael decides not to tell the police about the leather bag quite yet, who tells the police about his find instead?
(a) Gardo's cousin.
(b) Gardo's sister.
(c) Raphael's uncle.
(d) Raphael's aunt.

4. How many van-loads of police arrive at Raphael's house when they come to arrest him?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

5. How much money does Raphael say he makes on a good day?
(a) 200 pesos.
(b) 100 pesos.
(c) 50 pesos.
(d) 25 pesos.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Raphael say he will be doing the day after his visit to the school that he says will prevent him from coming to school the following day?

2. What does Father Juilliard say he has to use in order to bribe the children to attend school?

3. Raphael relates that his life consists of living "day to day" (6) and of hoping for what?

4. How many pesos does the wallet contain that Raphael finds on Thursday?

5. When the boys retrieve the envelope from the locker at the train station, what is on the slip of paper attached to the letter inside the envelope?

(see the answer key)

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