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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Arcangel give Rafaela when she asks him to take care of Sol if something should happen to her?
(a) A poster.
(b) A bracelet.
(c) A book.
(d) A knife.

4. 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.

5. In Chapter 37, why are so many people in Los Angeles walking?
(a) Because of car thefts.
(b) Because of the traffic jam.
(c) Because there is a parade.
(d) Because they are boycotting cars.

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

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

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

9. In Chapter 41, what does Buzzworm do when he hears gunfire?
(a) Finds someone to interview.
(b) Hides inside the news van.
(c) Tries to protect Emi.
(d) Looks for his own gun.

10. How does the man in the black Jaguar end up being able to capture Rafaela?
(a) Because Arcangel hands her over to him.
(b) Because she gives herself over to him.
(c) Because she falls asleep on the bus.
(d) Because she gets too close trying to save Sol.

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

12. What do the homeless people form after moving in to the cars on the freeway?
(a) A school.
(b) A militia.
(c) A choir.
(d) A government.

13. In Chapter 40, how long does Bobby think it will take him to get to the wrestling match?
(a) Half a day.
(b) One day.
(c) One hour.
(d) Half an hour.

14. Why does Arcangel end up moving the bus he was riding on in Chapter 33?
(a) Because the bus has a flat tire.
(b) Because the bus breaks down.
(c) Because the bus is going in the wrong direction.
(d) Because someone dares him to.

15. How does Buzzworm feel when he learns that someone has injected oranges with cocaine?
(a) Entertained by the news.
(b) Like he's going backwards.
(c) Fearful about his diet.
(d) Like time has frozen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gabriel think Emi's parents hide her grandparents from her?

2. Where does Emi sunbathe in Chapter 41?

3. Why does Buzzworm end up throwing the cooler?

4. In Chapter 24, what does Rafaela say made her start acting weird?

5. Why does Emi tell Buzzworm she go involved with Gabriel?

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