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

2. Where does Rafaela go after leaving Gabriel's house in Chapter 24?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) Her house.
(c) The hotel.
(d) Dona Maria's.

3. In Chapter 25, how does Gabriel feel after speaking with Rafaela on the phone?
(a) He is entertained by the stories of Mexico.
(b) He is concerned for her.
(c) He is confused about why she called him.
(d) He thinks she is being dramatic.

4. What does Rafaela do when she first sees Bobby in Chapter 45?
(a) She falls.
(b) She tries to hide.
(c) She laughs.
(d) She hugs him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Buzzworm feel when he learns that someone has injected oranges with cocaine?

2. In Chapter 24, what does Rafaela say made her start acting weird?

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

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

5. Why doesn't Gabriel know what he is looking for in Mexico in Chapter 32?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Gabriel reveal C. Juarez's real name?

2. While crossing the border into the United States, what do Xiayue's questions remind Bobby of?

3. In Chapter 27, what does Gabriel ask of Emi while he is away in Mexico?

4. What happens when Gabriel goes to Mazatlan in Chapter 32?

5. How does Rafaela protect herself from the man in the black Jaguar?

6. What happens when Arcangel gives up moving the bus in Chapter 36?

7. How does Arcangel bond with Rodriguez in Chapter 23?

8. How do Gabriel and Emi's attitudes toward the news differ in Chapters 26 and 27?

9. Why does Rafaela visit Gabriel's house, after leaving Dona Maria's, in Chapter 24?

10. Why does Buzzworm keep telling Emi about the police in Chapter 31?

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