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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Tio Tony involved in that makes him a wanted man?
(a) A gold heist.
(b) Nothing; he has been unjustly accused.
(c) A plot to overthrow the dictator.
(d) A plot to undermine land reform.

2. Where is Tio Tony?
(a) He is in prison in Santo Domingo
(b) He is hiding in the mountains outside of Santo Domingo.
(c) He is in the Bronx.
(d) He is missing.

3. What does Anita's papi explain to Anita?
(a) That Anita's mother and Anita must go to the United States.
(b) That Carla's family has received permission to leave the country.
(c) That she must go with Carla to the United Sates.
(d) That Carla's family has to go into hiding.

4. Where does Lucinda take Anita to talk to her?
(a) Outside.
(b) To the attic.
(c) To the basement.
(d) Nowhere; it's not safe to talk to someone so young.

5. What do Carla and Anita find difficult?
(a) To travel so far by train.
(b) To leave each other.
(c) To attend different schools.
(d) To choose items for the valise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Anita's response to the answer Chucha gives her about her cousins?

2. Where are Anita's grandparents?

3. What color is associated with Chucha?

4. What does Mami tell Anita and Carla to make them feel better?

5. What is significant about Anita's family?

(see the answer key)

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