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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, Section 3, what subject does Ari say that his mother teaches?
(a) English.
(b) Government.
(c) Spanish.
(d) History.

2. What is the name of Ari's aunt who lives in Tucson?
(a) Rachaela.
(b) Ophelia.
(c) Maria.
(d) Ricki.

3. What constellation does Dante point out to Ari in Section 6, Chapter 4?
(a) Orion.
(b) Gemini.
(c) Aquarius.
(d) Ursa Major.

4. Who is Ari's English teacher in 1987?
(a) Mr. Blocker.
(b) Mr. Peters.
(c) Mr. Ransom.
(d) Mr. Andrews.

5. In Section 5, Chapter 22, what does Ari say he would rather have than drugs?
(a) Ice cream.
(b) Chocolate.
(c) Donuts.
(d) Beer.

6. What does Gina Navarro drive?
(a) An old Ford sedan.
(b) Toyota.
(c) Volkswagen Beetle.
(d) Camaro.

7. In Section 5, Chapter 25, who does Ari say is his girlfriend?
(a) Cher.
(b) Tina Turner.
(c) Karen Carpenter.
(d) Stevie Nicks.

8. In Section 6, Chapter 1, what geographical feature does Ari's mother ask him to define?
(a) Ecotone.
(b) Biosphere.
(c) Borderlands.
(d) Ecosystem.

9. What do Dante and Ari do in the rain in Section 6, Chapter 10?
(a) Smoke.
(b) Lay in the pickup bed.
(c) Run with no clothes on.
(d) Sit in the truck.

10. How old is the drunk that Ari gets to buy him a six-pack?
(a) 59.
(b) 61.
(c) 32.
(d) 45.

11. Who kisses Ari on New Year's eve?
(a) Susie.
(b) Anna.
(c) Gina.
(d) Ileana.

12. What does Dante send Ari as a gift in Section 5, Chapter 24?
(a) Rosary.
(b) Cross.
(c) Rabbit's foot.
(d) Miniature tennis shoes.

13. In his letter to Dante in Section 5, Chapter 21, what does Ari say he did with his parents when he took them for a drive?
(a) Went to a movie.
(b) Ate dinner.
(c) Had lunch.
(d) Went to see relatives.

14. On Saturday afternoons in Section 6, Chapter 1, what does Ari's mother have him do?
(a) Watch his nieces.
(b) Food bank.
(c) Volunteer at the library.
(d) Help her with housework.

15. At the beginning of Section 6, Chapter 1, what song does Ari have in his head?
(a) Alice Cooper song.
(b) Chicago song.
(c) Song by Rush.
(d) Song by Men at Work.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Dante's mother when he was born?

2. In Section 5, Chapter 25, how many hours does Ari work on the day after Christmas?

3. Who does Ari let drive his truck in Section 6, Chapter 3?

4. What does Ari's mom say about his driving in Section 5, Chapter 20?

5. What does Ari have for dinner after working at the Charcoaler in Section 5. Chapter 25?

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