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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of book by Yo does Lou buy in the chapter entitled "The Student"?
(a) A book of poetry.
(b) A novella.
(c) A novel.
(d) A book of short stories.

2. What item of clothing do Yo and Tammy force Tom and Jerry to wear before they are allowed to listen to poetry?
(a) Slips.
(b) Nightgowns.
(c) Scarves.
(d) Hair rollers.

3. Yo teaches which character the basics of reading?
(a) Marie.
(b) Jose.
(c) Juan.
(d) Sarita.

4. The flooding mentioned in the land notice Jose receives is mentioned in relation to what object or event?
(a) A dam.
(b) A hurricane.
(c) A monsoon.
(d) A tsunami.

5. What is the last name of Marie and Clair?
(a) Rosen.
(b) Beaudry.
(c) Lopez.
(d) Rodriguez.

6. What name does Jose give to the daughter who is born during the time of the narrative?
(a) Cherubim.
(b) Siobhan.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Yolanda.

7. What word does Lou use to describe the end of a good book written by a skillful author?
(a) Touchdown.
(b) Goal.
(c) Epic.
(d) Dunk.

8. What is Tammy's last name?
(a) Garcia.
(b) Richards.
(c) Lopez.
(d) Rosen.

9. At what location does Yo meet the narrator of the chapter entitled "The Best Friend"?
(a) In a support group for survivors of sexual abuse.
(b) In a support group for artists with creative blocks.
(c) In a book discussion group.
(d) In a support group for adult children dealing with grief.

10. The chapter entitled "The Suitor" is narrated by which character?
(a) Lucinda.
(b) Dexter.
(c) Carlos.
(d) Doug.

11. To whom does Penny introduce Lou at a party within the chapter entitled "The Student"?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her favorite professor.
(c) The English department chair.
(d) Her father.

12. To what quality of Jose's had the village boys been referring to with their nickname for him?
(a) His dark eyebrows.
(b) His high voice.
(c) His menacing looks.
(d) His shy manner.

13. What is the meaning of the Spanish word "tierra" (245)?
(a) Sunshine.
(b) Dust.
(c) Earth.
(d) Snow.

14. In what state does Yo meet Marie and Clair?
(a) Vermont.
(b) Maine.
(c) New York.
(d) New Hampshire.

15. What number husband is Doug for Yo?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides Jose's wife and children, which other member of the family lives in Jose's house?

2. Dexter pretends to be a journalist at whose behest?

3. What method of transportation does Dexter use to come surprise Yo?

4. Jose receives a notice from what organization stating that he must soon evacuate the land upon which his house sits?

5. How many children does Jose have with his wife before the daughter in the story is born?

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