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

3. Why does Gabriel say he bought the property near Mazatlan, Mexico?
(a) Because the Tropic of Cancer runs through it.
(b) Because it was cheap.
(c) Because it is near Rafaela.
(d) Because it lines up with a river.

4. What does Gabriel check at the airport in Chapter 14?
(a) Available tickets.
(b) Prices of tickets.
(c) For missing luggage.
(d) Flight times.

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

6. What does Emi see while talking to Gabriel on the phone in Chapter 9?
(a) A house fire.
(b) A news van.
(c) A car accident.
(d) A homeless man.

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

8. What does Rafaela ask Rodriguez about crabs in Chapter 10?
(a) If they are strange.
(b) If they are a sign.
(c) If they taste good.
(d) If they are missing.

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

10. In Chapter 15, why is the 12 year old girl left be herself in Mexico?
(a) Her family was killed.
(b) She ran away from home.
(c) Her brother abandoned her.
(d) No one knows why she is alone.

11. How does Buzzworm know the man who dies of a drug overdose in Chapter 16?
(a) Buzzworm was his brother.
(b) Buzzworm tried to help him once.
(c) Buzzworm loaned him money.
(d) Buzzworm didn't know him.

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

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

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

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