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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Still Lives.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Yolanda almost get her dad killed?
(a) She told her cousins that they were leaving for America soon.
(b) She bragged at school that her father was in the CIA.
(c) She said he had connections with the CIA.
(d) She said he had a gun.

2. What was confusing to Carla as she entered the 7th grade?
(a) Her sisters were embarrassing.
(b) Her mother couldn't drive a car.
(c) Her body was changing.
(d) Her dad dressed weird.

3. What does Sofia do that offends her father?
(a) Puts a sloppy kiss on his head.
(b) Puts her finger in his ear.
(c) Sings a song with naughty lyrics.
(d) Runs her tongue in his ear.

4. Where did the Garcias live when they first arrived in New York?
(a) On the streets.
(b) In a row house.
(c) In a small apartment.
(d) In a compound.

5. What did Papito, the grandfather, do to make the government not like him very much?
(a) He staged a takeover of the government.
(b) He joined the CIA.
(c) He rebelled against the government.
(d) He resigned his United Nations post.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Carla do to make the sneakers red?

2. What was the father's hiding place from the secret police?

3. What invitation did the mother give to the person she met at the hospital?

4. What did Sandi think she was turning into?

5. Who did the mother engage in a conversation with at the hospital?

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