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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rat finally reveal to the reader about the source of the money he has saved up for a fishing boat?
(a) He has been begging on the streets at night.
(b) He has been stealing from Olivia's purse.
(c) He has been working at the local market.
(d) He has been stealing from the school safe once or twice a month.

2. What two names does Rat call Olivia in lieu of using her first name?
(a) Teacher and Sister.
(b) Miss and Sister.
(c) Sister and Mother.
(d) Missus and Madame.

3. How many visits does Rat say the prisoners in Colva Prison get per month?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 6.

4. What does Gardo see in Marco's eyes when he first sees him during their meeting?
(a) Greed.
(b) Treachery.
(c) Glee.
(d) Secrecy.

5. With whom does Olivia get in touch right away once the three policemen come to her door to ask her questions about her visit to Colva Prison?
(a) The American Embassy.
(b) Senator Zapanta.
(c) Father Juilliard.
(d) The British Embassy.

6. How much money does Jose Angelico pay Frederico Gonz as a deposit on the second job?
(a) 400 pesos.
(b) 500 pesos.
(c) 200 pesos.
(d) 100 pesos.

7. What does Rat say is something Father Juilliard did once that no one had done for Rat before and that no one had done since?
(a) Father Juilliard had given Rat a birthday card.
(b) Father Juilliard had given Rat a hug.
(c) Father Juilliard had given Rat a gold coin.
(d) Father Juilliard had given Rat a kiss.

8. How often does Father Juilliard change the combination to his office safe?
(a) Monthly.
(b) Weekly.
(c) Once a year.
(d) Biweekly.

9. What do the boys figure out the slash in the code means?
(a) Turn forward a page.
(b) Move down one paragraph.
(c) Turn forward five pages.
(d) Turn back a page.

10. What is Senator Zapanta's first name?
(a) Carlos.
(b) Juan.
(c) Gardo.
(d) Regis.

11. When Olivia feels like she is about to faint in Colva Prison, what does she do that makes her feel better?
(a) She drinks water.
(b) She takes a few deep breaths.
(c) She stands in front of a fan.
(d) She lies down.

12. For how long does Rat say he had lived in Central Station before coming to Behala?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 6 months.

13. Why does Rat not tell Raphael or Gardo his reasons for returning to the dumpsite?
(a) He does not want them to be able to tell his whereabouts if they are caught.
(b) He thinks it would bring bad luck.
(c) He does not want them to think he is a bad person.
(d) He does not have time to tell them before he catches the train.

14. For what crime does Gardo tell Olivia his grandfather has been committed to Colva Prison?
(a) Assault.
(b) Larceny.
(c) Embezzlement.
(d) Bribery.

15. How does Rat create an emergency exit inside the boys' tiny room above the laundry?
(a) He loosens part of the roof.
(b) He keeps a knotted rope hanging outside the window.
(c) He chops a hole in the siding.
(d) He keeps a stick of dynamite by the bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What occasion first prompts Jose Angelico to use Frederico Gonz's services?

2. What news does Gardo deliver to Gabriel Olondriz that causes the old man to cry?

3. Where does Jose Angelico die?

4. For what purpose does Olivia originally come to Behala?

5. How many stories high is Colva Prison?

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