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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How did Rafaela's brother gain entrance to the United States?
(a) He was born in the United States.
(b) He entered legally as a student.
(c) He entered illegally by bribing the customs official.
(d) He entered illegally without anyone's help.

3. What does Gabriel write for a living?
(a) International news.
(b) Weather reports.
(c) News commentary.
(d) Local news.

4. How does Buzzworm describe Los Angeles when he looks at a map of the city in Chapter 13?
(a) As being too large of a city.
(b) As being a mesh of conflicting lines.
(c) As being a beautiful plan gone wrong.
(d) As being divided into territories.

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

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

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

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

9. In Chapter 21, where does Arcangel go after eating at the restaurant?
(a) A movie.
(b) City hall.
(c) Home.
(d) A cockfight.

10. In Chapter 12, how does Bobby describe his disagreements with Rafaela?
(a) Personal.
(b) Emotional.
(c) Political.
(d) Harmless.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't Rodriguez apologize to Rafaela in Chapter 10 as he works on the property?

2. In Chapter 7, what does Arcangel predict?

3. What does Manzanar realize when he sees the second fire break out?

4. What does Rafaela steal from Dona Maria's house in Chapter 18?

5. Where does Arcangel say he is from?

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