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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Manzanar realize when he sees the second fire break out?
(a) That it will reach the city quickly.
(b) That it will destroy the homeless camps.
(c) That it is less serious than the first fire.
(d) That it was arson.

2. In Chapter 6, why does Gabriel remind himself that Emi is a kind person?
(a) Because someone said she was out with another man.
(b) Because she often gives him a hard time.
(c) Because he can not decide if he likes her.
(d) Gabriel reminds himself that Emi is cruel.

3. What does Gabriel check at the airport in Chapter 14?
(a) For missing luggage.
(b) Prices of tickets.
(c) Available tickets.
(d) Flight times.

4. Why does Buzzworm wear several watches?
(a) He can't explain why.
(b) He collects them.
(c) He sells them.
(d) In case one breaks.

5. Why does Dona Maria say Sol is a beautiful child?
(a) Because of his knowlege of two languages.
(b) Because of his blonde hair.
(c) Because of his mixed heritage.
(d) Because of his kindness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Rafaela's father from?

2. What does Emi see while talking to Gabriel on the phone in Chapter 9?

3. Why does Rafaela go to the hotel in Chapter 10?

4. In Chapter 21, what costume does Arcangel wear?

5. In Chapter 1, what does Rafaela describe about Gabriel's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Gabriel say things haven't seem right in Chapter 9?

2. After leaving the restaurant in Chapter 21, what new part of his identity does Arcangel reveal?

3. How does Buzzworm describe the work he does?

4. What does Gabriel say he will do if he wins the Pulitzer Prize?

5. Why does Rafaela steal from Dona Maria in Chapter 18?

6. In Chapter 7, what does Arcangel say about his past?

7. In Chapter 14, what does Emi learn about the car accident?

8. How does Gabriel feel while going out to eat with Emi in Chapter 20?

9. Why does Gabriel spend time near Mazatlan, Mexico in Chapter 1?

10. How do the characters react to the appearance of crabs in Chapter 10?

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