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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Gabriel call Buzzworm in Chapter 6?
(a) After leaving work.
(b) After talking with Emi on the phone.
(c) Before submitting a story for review.
(d) Before he goes to bed.

2. How does Bobby try to quit smoking?
(a) Chewing gum.
(b) Hypnotism.
(c) Chinese herbs.
(d) He doesn't try to quit smoking.

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

4. What does Rafaela steal from Dona Maria's house in Chapter 18?
(a) A bottle of milk.
(b) A stack of money.
(c) A cooler.
(d) A cell phone.

5. Why does Manzanar finally accept being interviewed by Gabriel?
(a) Because Emi sits with them.
(b) Because he learns to trust Gabriel.
(c) Because he thinks he will be paid.
(d) Because Buzzworm sits with them.

6. In Chapter 17, what happens on the freeway near the accident site?
(a) A police man is shot.
(b) A semi truck gets into an accident.
(c) A fire breaks out.
(d) Emi's car is stolen.

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

8. What does the young man say happened to him in Chapter 13 when shots were fired?
(a) That he fired the gun accidentally.
(b) That he was hit in the foot.
(c) That his friend was shot.
(d) That the bullets curved around him.

9. How does Gabriel compare Buzzworm to an editor in Chapter 6?
(a) He says Buzzworm is lazier than an editor.
(b) He says Buzzworm is poorer than an editor.
(c) He says Buzzworm is better educated than an editor.
(d) He says Buzzworm is more demanding than an editor.

10. In Chapter 12, how does Bobby describe his disagreements with Rafaela?
(a) Personal.
(b) Harmless.
(c) Emotional.
(d) Political.

11. Why does Emi tease Gabriel in Chapter 20 as they eat?
(a) Because he always insists on paying.
(b) Because he is a messy eater.
(c) She doesn't tease him; he teases her.
(d) Because he isn't an adventurous eater.

12. In Chapter 9, what does Gabriel say has been wrong for a few days?
(a) The movement of the moon.
(b) The way he has been sleeping.
(c) The weather.
(d) The angle of the sun.

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

14. What does Dona Maria say Hernando does for a living?
(a) Imports and exports oranges.
(b) Builds cars.
(c) Works as a nurse.
(d) Sells fruit in the market.

15. What business does Bobby run?
(a) A mail sorting business.
(b) A lunch delivery business.
(c) A janitorial business.
(d) A car repair business.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, what upsets Rodriguez about the eggs?

2. What does Gabriel write for a living?

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

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

5. In Chapter 10, how does Dona Maria talk about Gabriel to Rafaela?

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