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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The car in the driveway turns out to be associated with what cause?
(a) Mark is working on a new restoration project.
(b) The social worker is there to take Joaquin away.
(c) Mark is having an affair.
(d) Mark and Linda have bought Joaquin a car.

2. In what way does Joaquin physically interact with Adam after Adam insults Grace?
(a) He chokes Adam.
(b) He gets Adam in a headlock.
(c) He pushes him against the wall and holds his forearm against Adam's chest.
(d) He punches Adam twice in the nose.

3. What order does Maya give Claire before storming off after their post-break-up fight at school?
(a) Not to text Maya's mom.
(b) Not to text Joaquin.
(c) Not to text Maya's dad.
(d) Not to text Lauren.

4. Maya reflects on how her mother had looked while entering rehab, saying that she had looked like a what?
(a) A wily mongoose.
(b) A wild animal.
(c) An exhausted mule.
(d) A frightened child.

5. Who is the only member of the family who cries the day when one family members moves out permanently?
(a) Lauren and Maya's dad.
(b) Maya.
(c) Lauren and Maya's mom.
(d) Lauren.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what transgression does Maya punish Claire repeatedly, leading to the couple's break-up?

2. How old are Rafe's brother and sister?

3. What compliment does Rafe give to Grace when he is about to kiss her?

4. Once Adam leaves the scene of his altercation with Joaquin, what does Joaquin do?

5. Why does Joaquin hate iced tea?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what transgression does Maya blame Claire for an extended period of time near the end of the couple's relationship and why?

2. How is the theme of isolation depicted within Joaquin's reaction to his sisters' queries after his altercation with Adam?

3. What do the Oreos symbolize in the scene between Lauren and Maya?

4. What word does Maya's dad use in reference to Maya's birth mother that infuriates Maya?

5. What are the contents of the text Maya receives from her dad, setting in motion the chain of events that lead to Maya and Claire's break-up?

6. How is the theme of secrecy depicted within Claire's accusations toward Maya during their fight that ends in a break-up?

7. In what ways do Grace's parents try to get her engaged in life again after Peach's birth and adoption?

8. How does Lauren view Maya's treatment of Claire in relation to her own relationship with Maya?

9. What turns out to be the mysterious event involving Joaquin and the Buchanans?

10. What does Joaquin view as ironic about everyone making college plans around him at school?

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