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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What natural phenomenon has been rumored to arrive in the area as Gardo and Olivia are traveling to Colva Prison
(a) A cyclone.
(b) A tsunami.
(c) A tornado.
(d) A typhoon.

2. What is another term for The Day of the Dead in the novel's unnamed country?
(a) Memorial Day.
(b) All Souls' Day.
(c) All Souls' Night.
(d) All Hallows' Eve.

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

4. What color does Rat use to describe the influx of police that lead the boys to flee from Behala at the start of Part Four?
(a) Red.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Blue.
(d) White.

5. How long do the boys spend thinking about how to get the bribe required to pay Marco for his procurement of the Bible?
(a) Two hours.
(b) One day.
(c) One week.
(d) Two weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long does Senator Zapanta inhabit the role of vice-president?

2. For what crime does Gardo tell Olivia his grandfather has been committed to Colva Prison?

3. What happened to make Gardo frightened of rats?

4. What do the dumpsite boys spend their days looking for in the trash heaps?

5. What does Gardo see in Marco's eyes when he first sees him during their meeting?

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