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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why is the television on as Emi and Gabriel eat in Chapter 20?
(a) To provide coverage of the fire.
(b) Because it is always on.
(c) To show the local weather.
(d) Because Emi insists they put on the news.

6. What makes Bobby think of Rafaela's brother in Chapter 12?
(a) When he goes to the bank.
(b) When he gets a call from Rafaela's sister.
(c) When he thinks of Rafaela.
(d) When he watches crime reports on the news.

7. What happens when people begin to abandon their cars in Chapter 17?
(a) The police arrest them.
(b) They are shot at.
(c) Homeless people take over their cars.
(d) Rioters smash the cars' windows.

8. In Chapter 21, what costume does Arcangel wear?
(a) A woman's dress.
(b) A wrestler's costume.
(c) A waiter's costume.
(d) A warrior's costume.

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

10. Why does Buzzworm wear several watches?
(a) He sells them.
(b) He collects them.
(c) In case one breaks.
(d) He can't explain why.

11. In Chapter 15, who claims that the 12 year old girl is related to Bobby?
(a) Gabriel.
(b) Bobby's father.
(c) Bobby himself.
(d) Rafaela.

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

13. In Chapter 2, what does a man try to steal from Bobby?
(a) His truck.
(b) His watch.
(c) His wallet.
(d) His gun.

14. What does Buzzworm try to buy from the market in Chapter 13?
(a) Bananas.
(b) Road maps.
(c) Novels.
(d) Peanuts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gabriel check at the airport in Chapter 14?

2. Where is Rafaela's father from?

3. How does Emi describe cultural diversity in Chapter 20?

4. Why does Bobby meet with traffickers in Chapter 15?

5. In Chapter 6, why doesn't Gabriel tease the editor he is testing?

(see the answer keys)

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