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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Wednesday: Chapters 15 through 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Bobby recounts how he met Rafaela in Chapter 12, why does he say he visited her every weekend after meeting her?
(a) He didn't visit her every weekend after they met.
(b) Because he wanted to help her with her education.
(c) Because her brother paid him to.
(d) Because he thought she was beautiful.

2. In Chapter 3, why does Gabriel say the sun is directly over his house?
(a) Because it is the autumnal solstice.
(b) Because he met Emi.
(c) Because he is happy with his life.
(d) Because it is the summer solstice.

3. In Chapter 6, what does Buzzworm say killed a homeless transvestite?
(a) A flash flood.
(b) A wild fire.
(c) A police officer.
(d) A mysterious disease.

4. Why does Rafaela go to the hotel in Chapter 10?
(a) To pick up a package.
(b) To meet with Gabriel.
(c) To have lunch.
(d) To apply for a job.

5. In Chapter 13, what does Buzzworm say the first step is to improving neighborhoods?
(a) Having people take pride in their neighborhoods.
(b) Helping people earn more money.
(c) Buzzworm isn't sure about the steps to his plan.
(d) Hiring more police officers to patrol neighborhoods.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Buzzworm hand out business cards on the street?

2. What does Emi see while talking to Gabriel on the phone in Chapter 9?

3. Why does Gabriel think Manzanar was not born in a World War II camp?

4. In Chapter 1, what advice does Rafaela give Gabriel about his house in Mexico?

5. Why does Manzanar finally accept being interviewed by Gabriel?

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