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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Chapters 1 - 3).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What serious illness does Maria come down with in the homeless shelter?
(a) Pneumonia.
(b) Yellow Fever.
(c) TB.
(d) Dengue.

2. Who is the only one in Peralta's family eligible for federal assistance?
(a) Peralta.
(b) Yando.
(c) Peralta's father.
(d) Maria.

3. Where does Maria pick up the money Peralta's father sends to them?
(a) Western Union.
(b) UPS.
(c) American Express.
(d) The post office.

4. What term of affection does Peralta's father use for him routinely?
(a) Bonito.
(b) Libra.
(c) Triunfador.
(d) Hombre.

5. Which train does Peralta take to see his aunts in the Bronx?
(a) D Train.
(b) L Train.
(c) A Train.
(d) C Train.

Short Answer Questions

1. What food did Peralta love during his first winter in America?

2. What day does Peralta's father leave the United States for good?

3. What is Peralta's little brother's name?

4. Where do Peralta and Yando look forward to eating as a very special treat during the time they spend in the homeless shelter?

5. Where does Peralta live while he attends high school?

(see the answer key)

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