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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 15, why is the 12 year old girl left be herself in Mexico?
(a) No one knows why she is alone.
(b) She ran away from home.
(c) Her brother abandoned her.
(d) Her family was killed.

2. In Chapter 20, where do Emi and Gabriel meet?
(a) An Italian coffee house.
(b) A French restaurant.
(c) A sushi restaurant.
(d) A mall food court.

3. Who sees the orange roll down the street in Chapter 11?
(a) Dona Maria.
(b) Sol.
(c) Arcangel.
(d) Rafaela.

4. What does Gabriel write for a living?
(a) News commentary.
(b) International news.
(c) Local news.
(d) Weather reports.

5. How does Rafaela Cortez start each morning?
(a) By sweeping the house.
(b) By drinking a cup of coffee.
(c) By doing loads of laundry.
(d) By waking up her children.

6. What is the first job Gabriel held at the news station?
(a) Camera operator.
(b) Receptionist.
(c) Field reporter.
(d) Messenger.

7. How does Buzzworm say he quit doing drugs?
(a) By listening to the radio.
(b) By reading newspapers.
(c) By losing all his money.
(d) By finding a supportive church.

8. Why does Gabriel say he bought the property near Mazatlan, Mexico?
(a) Because it is near Rafaela.
(b) Because it lines up with a river.
(c) Because it was cheap.
(d) Because the Tropic of Cancer runs through it.

9. Where is Rafaela's father from?
(a) Canada.
(b) The United States.
(c) Jamaica.
(d) South America.

10. Why does Gabriel think Manzanar was not born in a World War II camp?
(a) Because Manzanar looks too old.
(b) Gabriel does believe Manzanar was born in the camp.
(c) Because Manzanar looks too young.
(d) Because Manzanar knows nothing about Europe.

11. What does Rafaela ask Rodriguez about crabs in Chapter 10?
(a) If they are a sign.
(b) If they taste good.
(c) If they are missing.
(d) If they are strange.

12. In Chapter 10, how does Dona Maria talk about Gabriel to Rafaela?
(a) Like she dislikes him.
(b) In a mother-like way.
(c) She refuses to talk about him.
(d) As if they are good friends.

13. In Chapter 19, why does Manzanar watch the fire?
(a) Because he wants to help people escape it.
(b) Because he wants to tell officials about the development.
(c) Because he has no possessions to save.
(d) He doesn't watch the fire.

14. How does Buzzworm react to Margarita's death?
(a) He is devistated by it.
(b) He ignores it.
(c) He doesn't believe she is dead.
(d) He is suspicious of it.

15. Where does Arcangel say he is from?
(a) Asia.
(b) Mexico.
(c) South America.
(d) Europe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Emi tease Gabriel in Chapter 20 as they eat?

2. In Chapter 21, what costume does Arcangel wear?

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

4. In Chapter 3, what genre of film does Gabriel say he appreciates?

5. In Chapter 3, why does Gabriel say the sun is directly over his house?

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