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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Arcangel have a difficult time in the restaurant in Chapter 21?
(a) He is seated too close to the door and is nervous.
(b) He has to convince the chef to cook something for him.
(c) He finds the chairs to be uncomfortable.
(d) He has to find enough money to pay his bill.

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

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

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

6. How does Emi describe cultural diversity in Chapter 20?
(a) As being powerful.
(b) As being nonsense.
(c) As being the future.
(d) As being dangerous.

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

8. Where does Emi take Gabriel in Chapter 9?
(a) A bridge.
(b) A hospital.
(c) The library.
(d) The airport.

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

10. 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 a major accident on the highway.
(c) Because of the homeless man refusing to speak.
(d) Because Buzzworm lied about the lead.

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

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

13. Why does Gabriel leave work in Chapter 6?
(a) To find Manzanar.
(b) To bring food to Emi.
(c) To go to Mexico.
(d) To visit with Buzzworm.

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

15. 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 old.
(c) Because Manzanar looks too young.
(d) Because Manzanar knows nothing about Europe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Rafaela's father from?

2. In Chapter 9, what does Gabriel say has been wrong for a few days?

3. Why does Dona Maria say Sol is a beautiful child?

4. In Chapter 21, where does Arcangel go after eating at the restaurant?

5. What does Dona Maria say Hernando does for a living?

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