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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did Hurricane Joan occur?
(a) 1988.
(b) 1968.
(c) 1978.
(d) 1998.

2. In what month do the novel’s events in Churchill occur?
(a) September.
(b) November.
(c) September.
(d) October.

3. To which of the following is Lars compared?
(a) Pecos Bill.
(b) Paul Bunyan.
(c) John Henry.
(d) Johnny Appleseed.

4. Towards which road is Natalie pushed by the storm?
(a) Okeechobee Road.
(b) Lincoln Highway.
(c) Seminole Way.
(d) 42nd Street.

5. To what does Owen compare his blood?
(a) Grape juice.
(b) Kool-aid.
(c) Merlot.
(d) Cranberry juice.

6. In what grade does Natalie first conceive of Mariposa?
(a) Fifth.
(b) Fourth.
(c) Second.
(d) Third.

7. Whom of the following greets Natalie on the boat?
(a) Isabel.
(b) Yolanda.
(c) Gladia.
(d) Yolanda.

8. What type of snake does Natalie see in the storm water?
(a) Burmese python.
(b) Anaconda.
(c) Water moccasin.
(d) Black mamba.

9. Which of the following falls onto the boat in the Florida storm?
(a) Car door.
(b) Palm tree.
(c) Refrigerator.
(d) Satellite dish.

10. Which of the following is a landmark Owen and George hope to sight?
(a) Dr. Teeth.
(b) Janice.
(c) Kermit.
(d) Miss Piggy.

11. Whom of the following greets Natalie on the boat?
(a) Roger.
(b) Guillermo.
(c) José.
(d) Iván.

12. Which of the following does Sue use to lead Akira’s horse from the pool?
(a) Carrot.
(b) Apple.
(c) Sugar cube.
(d) Stick.

13. How old is Akira in the novel?
(a) 13.
(b) 10.
(c) 11.
(d) 12.

14. What kind of tree do Owen and George see as they flee towards home?
(a) Fir.
(b) Spruce.
(c) Pine.
(d) Oak.

15. How many shells does George’s shotgun hold?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Lars quote?

2. To which people does George belong?

3. What is the name of Beatriz’s dog?

4. What is the name of Akira’s*horse?

5. To which of the following is the novel dedicated?

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