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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. Where is Carlos when Peralta's father returns in Chapter 10?
(a) In Chicago.
(b) Visiting friends in Europe.
(c) Back in the Dominican Republic.
(d) In jail.

2. In Chapter 12, which uncle of Peralta's helps him move to Princeton?
(a) Cal.
(b) Ricky.
(c) Jose.
(d) Roberto.

3. What is the legislation that would provide Peralta with a path to citizenship if passed?
(a) The Ladle Law.
(b) The American Way Act.
(c) The Open Door Policy.
(d) The DREAM Act.

4. Why does the girl Peralta briefly dates in Chapter 13 break up with him?
(a) Her parents threatened to stop paying tuition if she dated a black man.
(b) She is sick.
(c) She can not afford tuition at Princeton and has to leave.
(d) She transfers to another Ivy League school where she thinks she will be happier.

5. In Chapter 14, who is the lawyer Princeton puts Peralta in touch with?
(a) Stephen Yale-Loehr.
(b) Marcus James.
(c) Melissa Burke.
(d) Hannah Garofalo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What elective does Peralta take in the fall of his junior year with Dr. Russell?

2. Who does Peralta ask for help in paying his shoplifting fine?

3. Where does Derrick go to college?

4. Who is the reporter who contacts Peralta in Chapter 14?

5. What problem does Derrick have with Peralta's dating life?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Peralta invites Nick to hang out with his Resurrection friends?

2. How does Nick react when Peralta tells him about his immigration status?

3. How does Yando react to Peralta's academic success?

4. How does Peralta react when his father returns to the Dominican Republic after a very brief visit?

5. What happens when Peralta plays basketball with Yando on his trip home from Princeton in Part IV?

6. What incident with a former Prep classmate shakes Peralta in Part IV?

7. Who does Peralta turn to for help after he gets caught stealing and why?

8. What happens when Peralta tries to steal CDs and record equipment with his friends?

9. What helps Peralta avoid the awkwardness of having to explain why he does not have a Social Security number at Princeton?

10. What does Mr. Breimer tell Peralta about his immigration situation?

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