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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 25, why does Gabriel decide to go to Mexico?
(a) Only to check on Rafaela.
(b) He doesn't decide to go to Mexico.
(c) Only to take care of work.
(d) For work and to check on Rafaela.

2. 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 doesn't hear the question.
(c) Because he wants Xiayue's reunion with her brother to be a surprise.
(d) Because he thinks Xiayue's brother is dead or arrested.

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

4. 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 gets too close trying to save Sol.
(c) Because she falls asleep on the bus.
(d) Because she gives herself over to him.

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

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

7. In Chapter 25, who keeps Gabriel informed about the developments among the homeless population on the freeway?
(a) Emi.
(b) Buzzworm.
(c) He watches them himself.
(d) Rafaela.

8. In Chapter 23, why does Rodriguez hire Arcangel?
(a) To dig a ditch.
(b) To build a wall.
(c) To transport goods.
(d) To organize papers.

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

10. What does Emi do when the homeless people take over all the newscasts?
(a) She tries to stop them.
(b) She acts as producer.
(c) She calls her boss.
(d) She laughs.

11. After showing Manzanar the cooler, what does Buzzworm consider doing with it?
(a) Mailing it back to Mexico.
(b) Burning it.
(c) Taking it to the police.
(d) Giving it to a politician.

12. How old does Emi say she was when Manzanar disappeared from her life?
(a) Six years old.
(b) Nine years old.
(c) Sixteen years old.
(d) Nineteen years old.

13. What happens after Emi learns she must film her news in order to accommodate returning commercial breaks?
(a) She sees a third fire break out.
(b) Buzzworm yells at her boss.
(c) Buzzworm takes her microphone.
(d) She questions her boss' judement on air.

14. What does Emi do when she realizes she is dying?
(a) She tells Buzzworm where all her files are.
(b) She writes a note to Gabriel.
(c) She wants to call into work.
(d) She tries to make jokes.

15. While on the bus, what does Rafaela ask Arcangel about his job?
(a) If he is a businessman.
(b) If he has ever worked before.
(c) If he is a poet.
(d) If he is a wrestler.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 39, how does Gabriel get home from the airport?

2. In Chapter 25, how does Gabriel feel after speaking with Rafaela on the phone?

3. Why does Arcangel no longer move the bus in Chapter 36?

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

5. Why does Bobby leave for the wrestling match in Chapter 40?

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