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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. How does Buzzworm know the man who dies of a drug overdose in Chapter 16?
(a) Buzzworm loaned him money.
(b) Buzzworm was his brother.
(c) Buzzworm didn't know him.
(d) Buzzworm tried to help him once.

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

3. How does Rafaela Cortez start each morning?
(a) By drinking a cup of coffee.
(b) By sweeping the house.
(c) By waking up her children.
(d) By doing loads of laundry.

4. Why does Emi tease Gabriel in Chapter 20 as they eat?
(a) Because he is a messy eater.
(b) Because he isn't an adventurous eater.
(c) Because he always insists on paying.
(d) She doesn't tease him; he teases her.

5. Why does Arcangel have a difficult time in the restaurant in Chapter 21?
(a) He has to convince the chef to cook something for him.
(b) He has to find enough money to pay his bill.
(c) He finds the chairs to be uncomfortable.
(d) He is seated too close to the door and is nervous.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, who does Buzzworm find food for?

2. In Chapter 15, why is the 12 year old girl left be herself in Mexico?

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

4. What business does Bobby run?

5. Why does Manzanar finally accept being interviewed by Gabriel?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Bobby feel about the letter he receives in Chapter 12 about his cousin?

2. How does Gabriel choose the trees for his landscaping in Mexico?

3. In Chapter 5, how is Manzanar Mukakami introduced?

4. What does Arcangel do when he sees a broken down truck holding up traffic in Chapter 11?

5. What does Manzanar do as he watches the second fire in Chapter 19?

6. In Chapter 1, how is Rafaela's life in Mexico described?

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

8. What happens when Bobby meets with the traffickers in Chapter 15?

9. In Chapter 7, why does the crowd of people distrust Arcangel?

10. Why does Rafaela leave Bobby?

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