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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 24, what does Rafaela say made her start acting weird?
(a) Dona Maria's cooler.
(b) Sol's energy.
(c) The missing orange.
(d) Bobby's letter.

2. How does Gabriel tell Bobby about the assault on Rafaela?
(a) Gabriel has Emi call Bobby.
(b) Gabriel sends Bobby an email.
(c) Gabriel visits Bobby.
(d) Gabriel calls Bobby.

3. In Chapter 25, why does Gabriel think the homeless living in cars on the freeway will be safe from police interference?
(a) Because they aren't breaking any laws.
(b) Because Gabriel will protect them.
(c) Because the police are busy.
(d) Because the police are afraid of the homeless.

4. When Gabriel is in Mexico in Chapter 32, how does he know where to go?
(a) Rafaela left him detailed directions.
(b) He doesn't know where to go; he just wanders.
(c) He receives directions from a stranger.
(d) Emi sends him updates with new directions.

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

6. How much does Bobby pay the traffickers after negotiating with them?
(a) A quarter of the original fee.
(b) More than the original fee.
(c) The original fee.
(d) Half the original fee.

7. Why doesn't Gabriel want Emi to open the package from Rafaela?
(a) He wants to be there when it is opened.
(b) He fears it contains drugs.
(c) He fears it will reveal his past.
(d) He fears it contains body parts.

8. In Chapter 25, why doesn't Gabriel go to Mexico when Rafaela calls him?
(a) He's too busy with work.
(b) He doesn't think it's important.
(c) He can't afford to travel.
(d) He's too angry with Rafaela to go there.

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

10. What box does Rafaela empty at Gabriel's house in Chapter 24?
(a) A box of dried goods.
(b) A box of facuet fixtures.
(c) A box of photographs.
(d) A box of books.

11. In Chapter 25, how does Gabriel feel after speaking with Rafaela on the phone?
(a) He is concerned for her.
(b) He thinks she is being dramatic.
(c) He is entertained by the stories of Mexico.
(d) He is confused about why she called him.

12. Why does Arcangel no longer move the bus in Chapter 36?
(a) Because the bus is where he wants it to be.
(b) Arcangel never moved the bus.
(c) Because he is tired.
(d) Because the crowd pushes it.

13. Why doesn't Gabriel know what he is looking for in Mexico in Chapter 32?
(a) He only feels a spiritual pull toward something.
(b) Rafaela wouldn't tell him the whole story.
(c) He lost the letter from his work about what he had to do.
(d) No one has told him yet.

14. Why does Buzzworm criticize Emi during their interview in Chapter 29?
(a) He thinks Emi is unprofessional.
(b) He thinks Emi isn't paying attention to him.
(c) He thinks Emi is delaying her interview with Manzanar.
(d) He thinks Emi is cutting their interview short.

15. After showing Manzanar the cooler, what does Buzzworm notice?
(a) Things seem out of place.
(b) The homeless crowd is shrinking.
(c) He can no longer smell smoke.
(d) It is starting to rain.

Short Answer Questions

1. While in Mazatlan in Chapter 32, why does Gabriel need to find a telephone line?

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

3. After Rafaela mails the cooler and calls Gabriel, what does Gabriel worry most about?

4. In Chapter 36, why are the people around Arcangel amazed with his orange?

5. In Chapter 23, how long does Arcangel tell Rodriguez he has been traveling?

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