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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summary and Analysis For Chapters 6-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Anita want to skip school the morning Lucinda is to leave?
(a) Anita wants to be with Lucinda until she leaves.
(b) Oscar is not going to school that day and he's her protector.
(c) Sam is not going to school that day and he's her protector.
(d) Anita is afraid of El Jefe.

2. Where does Chucha sleep?
(a) Wherever there is space.
(b) In her coffin.
(c) On a narrow cot.
(d) On a pallet on the floor.

3. How old is Susie about to turn?
(a) 15.
(b) 12.
(c) 21.
(d) 16.

4. What influence does Mr. Smith have on the behavior of some of the families?
(a) They don't let their daughters out in public because of him.
(b) They avoid Mr. Smith.
(c) They help Mr. Smith smuggle rebels.
(d) They help Mr. Smith cover up evidence.

5. What does Chucha tell the children to pretend?
(a) That good will soon happen.
(b) That they haven't seen anyone.
(c) That they live in the United States.
(d) That they can leave when they want to.

Short Answer Questions

1. What doesn't feel right to some of the students?

2. What is Anita doing when her mother comes in to talk with her?

3. Why are the adults remonstrating themselves?

4. What does Anita hear her father talk about on the phone that she finds confusing?

5. Where are Anita's grandparents?

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