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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why can't Rodriguez apologize to Rafaela in Chapter 10 as he works on the property?
(a) Because Rafaela leaves before he can speak to her.
(b) Because Rafaela can't understand him.
(c) Because Rafaela refuses to listen to him.
(d) Because he is too nervous.

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

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

5. Why does Emi leave Gabriel during their lunch in Chapter 3?
(a) Because he yelled at her.
(b) Because she is no longer interested in him.
(c) Because she feels ill.
(d) Because she gets a call from work.

6. In Chapter 4, who does Buzzworm find food for?
(a) A group of nuns.
(b) A child.
(c) The homeless.
(d) Traveling singers.

7. How does Bobby react when he is robbed in Chapter 2?
(a) He tries to stab the robber.
(b) He beats the robber.
(c) He falls to the ground.
(d) He runs away.

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

9. Why does Dona Maria say Sol is a beautiful child?
(a) Because of his kindness.
(b) Because of his mixed heritage.
(c) Because of his knowlege of two languages.
(d) Because of his blonde hair.

10. In Chapter 6, why does Gabriel remind himself that Emi is a kind person?
(a) Because he can not decide if he likes her.
(b) Because someone said she was out with another man.
(c) Because she often gives him a hard time.
(d) Gabriel reminds himself that Emi is cruel.

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

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

13. In Chapter 4, what does Buzzworm say surviving has no room for?
(a) Bankruptcy.
(b) Drug use.
(c) Working too hard.
(d) Love.

14. What does Buzzworm say he is a veteran of?
(a) War.
(b) Romance.
(c) The streets.
(d) The newspaper.

15. What does Manzanar realize when he sees the second fire break out?
(a) That it will reach the city quickly.
(b) That it was arson.
(c) That it will destroy the homeless camps.
(d) That it is less serious than the first fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gabriel become angry with Emi in Chapter 3?

2. How does Gabriel compare Buzzworm to an editor in Chapter 6?

3. In Chapter 13, what does Buzzworm say the first step is to improving neighborhoods?

4. Who sees the orange roll down the street in Chapter 11?

5. How do other homeless men feel about Manzanar Mukakami?

(see the answer keys)

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