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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What amazes Rodriguez about Arcangel when they work together in Chapter 23?
(a) The amount of food Arcangel carries with him.
(b) The number of times Arcangel changes his clothing.
(c) Arcangel's height.
(d) Arcangel's strength.

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

4. In Chapter 37, who does Buzzworm see chasing Sol?
(a) Arcangel.
(b) A policeman.
(c) An eldery woman.
(d) A group of adults.

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

6. While riding the bus in Chapter 30, what does Rafaela note as being strange?
(a) The scenery does not change.
(b) The people all seem familiar.
(c) She can't find her wallet.
(d) She is no longer afraid.

7. In Chapter 32, how does Gabriel receive a list of all the people in Mazatlan who have gone missing?
(a) Emi faxes him the list.
(b) He finds a stack of papers under Gabriel's couch.
(c) He finds a list in his mailbox.
(d) A stranger hands him a stack of computer disks.

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

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

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

11. Why does Emi tell Buzzworm she go involved with Gabriel?
(a) Because he is beautiful.
(b) Because he is serious.
(c) Because he is rich.
(d) Because he is romantic.

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

13. In Chapter 34, why is Bobby confident he can get Xiayue across the United States border?
(a) He thinks she will pass as his daughter.
(b) He has money to pay them off.
(c) He knows the customs officials.
(d) He isn't confident he can cross the border.

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

15. In Chapter 36, why are the people around Arcangel amazed with his orange?
(a) Because he is juggling it.
(b) Because it is neon orange.
(c) Because it is so large.
(d) Because it is the last remaining orange.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 40, how does Bobby answer Xiayue's questions about America?

2. In Chapter 44, why are helicopters flying over the freeway?

3. What names does Arcangel give the United States Customs officials?

4. What do the homeless people form after moving in to the cars on the freeway?

5. What does Emi do when she realizes she is dying?

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