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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What term does Raphael apply to Gordo while introducing him to the reader?
(a) His partner.
(b) His friend.
(c) His amigo.
(d) His pal.

2. What object does Raphael admit to finding at the dumpsite when he is interrogated at the police station?
(a) 1,100 pesos.
(b) A key.
(c) An empty wallet.
(d) An empty leather bag.

3. For how many years has Gabriel Olondriz been in prison?
(a) 36.
(b) 3.
(c) 23.
(d) 12.

4. Raphael relates that his life consists of living "day to day" (6) and of hoping for what?
(a) That he does not die.
(b) That he can find a treasure.
(c) That he does not get attacked by the older men.
(d) That he does not get sick.

5. What causes Gardo to consent to a plan to visit the train station, even though he has been reluctant to do so?
(a) He finds out that the train station is due for renovation soon.
(b) He thinks two weeks is sufficient for the danger to have passed.
(c) Raphael threatens to go with Rat and to leave Gardo out of the trip.
(d) Rat threatens to go with Raphael and to leave Gardo out of the trip.

Short Answer Questions

1. Raphael describes the mountains of trash as stretching from the sea to the what feature?

2. What position had Pascal Aguila held before his untimely death?

3. What does Raphael say he cannot stop doing when he is arrested and is being dragged to the police car?

4. How many basketball courts does Raphael estimate the dumpsite to be in area?

5. How much are Rat, Gardo, and Raphael paid for their help in looking for the bag at the dumpsite?

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