View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Bobby answer Xiayue's question about her brother in Chapter 40?
(a) Because he wants Xiayue's reunion with her brother to be a surprise.
(b) Because he doesn't hear the question.
(c) Because he thinks Xiayue's brother is dead or arrested.
(d) Because he doesn't know anything about her brother.

2. In Chapter 40, how does Bobby answer Xiayue's questions about America?
(a) He says they are all exaggerations.
(b) He says he doesn't really know anything about America.
(c) He says they are silly questions.
(d) He says she will love America.

3. Why does Buzzworm want Gabriel to visit Mexico in Chapter 25?
(a) To smuggle oranges.
(b) To take a vacation.
(c) To follow up on a story.
(d) To check on Rafaela.

4. Who is the first person Emi tells about Manzanar being her grandfather?
(a) Buzzworm.
(b) Gabriel.
(c) Rafaela.
(d) Her cameraman.

5. In Chapter 25, how does Gabriel describe Emi's opinion of the recent events in Los Angeles?
(a) Emi thinks it is a crime.
(b) Emi thinks it is a shame.
(c) Emi thinks it is entertainment.
(d) Emi thinks it is over dramatized.

6. Why does Gabriel send faxes to the paper in Chapter 43?
(a) To advertise the wrestling match.
(b) To help Bobby.
(c) To give them his notes.
(d) To warn them about Dona Maria's son.

7. What does Rodriguez remind Arcangel of?
(a) A gravedigger.
(b) A politician.
(c) A child.
(d) A circus clown.

8. In Chapter 23, how long does Arcangel tell Rodriguez he has been traveling?
(a) One thousand years.
(b) Five hundred years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Five years.

9. Why does Gabriel call Emi from Mexico in Chapter 29?
(a) To tell her about Rafaela.
(b) He doesn't call her.
(c) To see how Buzzworm is doing.
(d) To say he is watching the news.

10. Why does Gabriel think Emi's parents hide her grandparents from her?
(a) They didn't know who her grandparents were.
(b) They didn't hide her grandparents from her.
(c) They were in danger.
(d) They were embarrased.

11. Where do Bobby and Rafaela stand when they reunite in Chapter 45?
(a) Near the United States border.
(b) Under Gabriel's orange tree.
(c) In Gabriel's house.
(d) Next to the ocean.

12. Where does Emi say she is going as she dies?
(a) The best road.
(b) The big sleep.
(c) The long sleep.
(d) The last road.

13. In Chapter 45, how does Rafaela find her way to Bobby?
(a) She consults a map he left her.
(b) She uses a dog.
(c) She follows an invisible line.
(d) She calls him first.

14. In Chapter 32, what happens when Gabriel visits Mazatlan?
(a) Rafaela's door is open, but no one is home.
(b) Someone has broken into his house.
(c) No one has seen Rafaela.
(d) His orange tree is gone.

15. After the man in the black Jaguar attacks Rafaela, what does she see?
(a) That she has cut off his ear.
(b) That the police have arrested him.
(c) That a crowd has formed.
(d) That she is back in the United States.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 25, who keeps Gabriel informed about the developments among the homeless population on the freeway?

2. How does Bobby react when he sees Rafaela in Chapter 45?

3. What does Rafaela do when the man in the black Jaguar attacks her?

4. What does Arcangel give Rafaela when she asks him to take care of Sol if something should happen to her?

5. How does Gabriel tell Bobby about the assault on Rafaela?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 568 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample