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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Emi do when the woman near her tries to start an argument about cultural diversity in Chapter 20?
(a) Emi throws a drink on her.
(b) Emi points out the fallacies in the woman's argument.
(c) Emi walks away.
(d) Emi insults the woman personally.

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

8. What does Dona Maria say Hernando does for a living?
(a) Builds cars.
(b) Works as a nurse.
(c) Imports and exports oranges.
(d) Sells fruit in the market.

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

10. What does Buzzworm give the young man in Chapter 13 after he hears the gun fire?
(a) A watch.
(b) A bag of peanuts.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A map of Los Angeles.

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

12. In Chapter 1, what does Rafaela describe about Gabriel's house?
(a) The trees.
(b) The backyard.
(c) The tile floors.
(d) The porch.

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

14. When Bobby recounts how he met Rafaela in Chapter 12, why does he say he visited her every weekend after meeting her?
(a) Because her brother paid him to.
(b) He didn't visit her every weekend after they met.
(c) Because he wanted to help her with her education.
(d) Because he thought she was beautiful.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, why does Gabriel remind himself that Emi is a kind person?

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

3. In Chapter 15, why is the 12 year old girl left be herself in Mexico?

4. In Chapter 2, what does a man try to steal from Bobby?

5. In Chapter 3, what genre of film does Gabriel say he appreciates?

(see the answer keys)

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