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

2. In Chapter 39, how does Gabriel get home from the airport?
(a) He walks.
(b) He hitches a ride.
(c) He rents a car.
(d) He takes the bus.

3. 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.

4. In Chapter 40, how does Bobby answer Xiayue's questions about America?
(a) He says they are all exaggerations.
(b) He says she will love America.
(c) He says he doesn't really know anything about America.
(d) He says they are silly questions.

5. What does Gabriel ask Emi to do for him while he is out of town in Chapter 27?
(a) Assist Buzzworm with helping the homeless.
(b) Water his plants.
(c) Call Rafaela and check on her.
(d) Take notes for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Manzanar hears the gun shots in Chapter 42, who does he assume fired a gun?

2. While on the bus, what does Rafaela ask Arcangel about his job?

3. How does Bobby pay the Mexican traffickers?

4. What does Rafaela do when the man in the black Jaguar attacks her?

5. Who is the first person Emi tells about Manzanar being her grandfather?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 45, what happens when Bobby and Rafaela reunite?

2. In Chapter 39, how does Rafaela help Gabriel try to find Sol?

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

4. What do Buzzworm and Emi do before Emi dies?

5. What is "What's the Buzz?"

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

7. What does Buzzworm do once he has possession of the cooler Rafaela mailed?

8. What does the situation on the freeway remind Manzanar of in Chapter 28?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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