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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Father Juilliard say he has given Rat, though he has never seen Rat wear it?
(a) A school uniform.
(b) A cravat.
(c) A tie.
(d) A hat.

2. The view from the top of the trash mountain provides a look at what natural feature?
(a) The sea.
(b) The river.
(c) The lake.
(d) The peninsula.

3. When Father Juilliard first sees Gardo for the first time, what does he think that Gardo has enough poise and grace to be?
(a) An athlete.
(b) A ballerina.
(c) A freedom fighter.
(d) A politician.

4. How many basketball courts does Raphael estimate the dumpsite to be in area?
(a) 500.
(b) 100.
(c) 250.
(d) 1,000.

5. How many crates are initally donated in order to create the Mission School?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what type of vehicle had Pascal Aguila been riding when his death occurred?

2. At what age do most of the children stop coming to the Mission School altogether?

3. What does Raphael say is the reason that he and the other dumpsite boys do not wear shoes?

4. What is the word people in the area use to demonstrate respect for their elders when addressing them?

5. How many people were killed when Smoky Mountain collapsed?

(see the answer key)

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