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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Anita's father say they have to stay?
(a) To wait for Anita's older brother to get out of the military.
(b) To see if Tio Enrique will return.
(c) To wait for Anita's older borther to be released from prison.
(d) To mind the store.

2. How old is Mr. Washburn's son?
(a) 9.
(b) 18.
(c) 5.
(d) 12.

3. Who is the other person who comes into the classroom?
(a) The new boy's father.
(b) The new boy's mother.
(c) Anita's mother.
(d) Carla's mother.

4. What is she to tell the students about her absence?
(a) She had the flu.
(b) She had the chickenpox.
(c) She sprained her ankle.
(d) Her grandmother was ill and needed help.

5. How many men in dark glasses are in the Volkswagons?
(a) Many.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lucinda say the men know about their cousins?

2. What do the men in the Volkwagons want?

3. What does Papi tell the family to pretend?

4. Why do they celebrate American holidays?

5. What time of year is it when the novel opens?

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