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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. Where is Rafaela's father from?
(a) Jamaica.
(b) The United States.
(c) South America.
(d) Canada.

2. In Chapter 21, why does the waiter offer to buy Arcangel a beer?
(a) He doesn't offer to buy Arcangel a beer.
(b) He messes up Arcangel's order.
(c) He thinks it is Arcangel's birthday.
(d) He thinks he recognizes Arcangel.

3. What does Dona Maria say Hernando does for a living?
(a) Works as a nurse.
(b) Builds cars.
(c) Sells fruit in the market.
(d) Imports and exports oranges.

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

5. In Chapter 2, what does a man try to steal from Bobby?
(a) His gun.
(b) His watch.
(c) His wallet.
(d) His truck.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Buzzworm wear several watches?

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

3. How does Emi describe cultural diversity in Chapter 20?

4. In Chapter 12, how does Bobby describe his disagreements with Rafaela?

5. When does Gabriel call Buzzworm in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 13, what is Buzzworm's plan for improving Los Angeles neighborhoods?

3. Why is Gabriel finally able to interview Manzanar?

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

5. What does Bobby think about his disagreements with Rafaela before she left for Mexico?

6. In Chapter 16, what raises Buzzworm's suspicion about the deaths of his friends?

7. How does the accident in Chapter 8 affect the characters of this novel?

8. What happens when Emi brings up cultural diversity in Chapter 20?

9. How does Buzzworm describe the work he does?

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

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