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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. Which job does Ma Johnston retire from?
(a) Biologist.
(b) Secretary.
(c) Veterinarian.
(d) Ice cream maker.

2. What is Porfirio's job?
(a) Shoe repair.
(b) Washing car windows.
(c) Professor.
(d) Caring for the elderly.

3. What city are the girls and Atomiko in when they get to the United States?
(a) Santa Clara.
(b) San Sylvan.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) San Diego.

4. What does Atomiko claim he can help the four friends do?
(a) Find spouses.
(b) Save children.
(c) Get jobs.
(d) Cross the border.

5. What do the druggy street kids steal from Tacho?
(a) Gum.
(b) Hat.
(c) Glasses.
(d) Radio.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is the hole's tunnel?

2. The Mexican border is the only major border to have what on either side?

3. In Chapter 12, where do the friends walk to and collapse?

4. What is Matt into before he finds religion?

5. What is the grafitti-filled rusting wall?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Nayeli do to the man who tries to break into their hotel room?

2. What does the waitress in Tijuana assume about the four friends?

3. In Chapter 15, where does Wino go before meeting the coyote?

4. What is in view when the four friends climb the steep bank by the wall?

5. What happens on Vampi's date with El Brujo?

6. In Chapter 16, what does Nayeli tell the agents about Atomiko?

7. What does Atomiko use his prized staff for?

8. Why has Chava stayed away from Tres Camarones since the 60s?

9. Why does Nayeli initially dismiss Atomiko as a soldier?

10. In Chapter Ten, what happens when the new bus arrives in Chapter Ten?

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