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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Chapters 8 - 11).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose funeral takes place in the Dominican Republic that Maria is unable to attend because of her lack of papers in the U.S.?
(a) Maria's mother.
(b) Peralta's father.
(c) Maria's brother.
(d) Maria's father.

2. Why does Peralta's mother initially travel to the USA?
(a) For healthcare for her pregnancy.
(b) To visit her mother.
(c) To visit her sister.
(d) To apply for a new job.

3. Where does Peralta live while he attends high school?
(a) The Upper West Side.
(b) Spanish Harlem.
(c) The Lower West Side.
(d) The Lower East Side.

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

5. Where is the homeless shelter where Peralta and his family spend some time during his youth?
(a) Fall Street.
(b) Synge Street.
(c) Catherine Street.
(d) Rondando Street.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what does Maria get for Peralta for his birthday?

2. How much is the tuition at Collegiate when Peralta applies there?

3. What happens during the SAT that messes Peralta up on the test?

4. Where does someone encourage Peralta to apply for high school?

5. What is the legislation that would provide Peralta with a path to citizenship if passed?

(see the answer key)

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