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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 9, why is Gabriel having a difficult time following Buzzworm's lead on the news story about the homeless man?
(a) Because his car broke down.
(b) Because of the homeless man refusing to speak.
(c) Because of a major accident on the highway.
(d) Because Buzzworm lied about the lead.

2. In Chapter 6, why doesn't Gabriel tease the editor he is testing?
(a) Because Gabriel likes the editor.
(b) Because Gabriel is thinking about Emi instead.
(c) Because Gabriel is afraid of the editor.
(d) Because Gabriel is too tired.

3. Where did Bobby get his passport from in order to move to the United Stated?
(a) A lawyer in Japan.
(b) A church.
(c) A man on the street.
(d) A refugee camp.

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

5. How does Bobby feel about the wage he earns in the United States?
(a) He thinks it is acceptable.
(b) He is excited by how generous it is.
(c) He is worried that he won't have any savings.
(d) He is angry that he isn't paid more.

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

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

8. How does Manzanar say he quit his job at the hospital?
(a) He was fired.
(b) He just walked out and never came back.
(c) He wrote a letter to his boss.
(d) He held a public press conference stating his retirement.

9. 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.

10. In Chapter 2, what does Rafaela want Bobby to do before she returns home?
(a) Give up smoking.
(b) Buy a new house.
(c) Register to vote.
(d) Find a new job.

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

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

13. Why does Gabriel become angry with Emi in Chapter 3?
(a) Because she has another boyfriend.
(b) Because she teases him.
(c) Because she disagrees with his politics.
(d) Because she leaves early.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Buzzworm react to Margarita's death?

2. Why does Emi leave Gabriel during their lunch in Chapter 3?

3. How does Rafaela Cortez start each morning?

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

5. Where is Rafaela's father from?

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