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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the street sweeper look at Raphael strangely when Raphael asks the street sweeper for a cigarette?
(a) Cigarettes are rare due to rationing.
(b) The street sweeper is deaf.
(c) Raphael's face is covered in blood.
(d) Raphael is too young to smoke.

2. Why is there no stupp in the trash from the McKinley neighborhood?
(a) Because there are toilets there.
(b) Because they recycle all of their stupp there.
(c) Because they trade their stupp for better stupp.
(d) Because there are special stupp-cleaners there.

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

4. What feature of the boys' does Father Juilliard say fills the room when they come to the Mission School to use the computer?
(a) Their smell.
(b) Their poise.
(c) Their egos.
(d) Their confidence.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much older than Raphael is Gardo?

2. What is Pascal Aguila's cause of death?

3. In addition to Gabriel Olondriz, who is the focus of the boys' web search at the Pascal Aguila Mission School?

4. What job does Grace perform for Senator Zapanta?

5. What object does Raphael admit to finding at the dumpsite when he is interrogated at the police station?

(see the answer key)

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