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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. For how long has Keila gotten together with friends for a book club?
(a) 22 years.
(b) 17 years.
(c) 29 years.
(d) 33 years.

2. Since January, how many trees have been killed by the drought in California?
(a) 40 million.
(b) About 70 million.
(c) 55 million.
(d) More than 60 million.

3. Who does Oscar find in his orchard on August 4?
(a) Motorcyclists.
(b) Dirt bikers.
(c) Teenagers.
(d) Photographer and a bride and groom.

4. When Patricia and Eric go to Valle de Guadalupe, how many old abandoned car wrecks do they see?
(a) 70.
(b) Hundreds.
(c) 20.
(d) 5.

5. What percent chance does Claudia have of coming out of the surgery to remove her tumor alive?
(a) 15%.
(b) 5%.
(c) 10%.
(d) 20%.

Short Answer Questions

1. On May 27, who does Keila remember that she had an unrequited crush on in high school?

2. How many firefighters are required to contain the Blue Cut Fire?

3. On May 14, what type of bird crashes into Olivia's sliding glass door?

4. On July 21, how large is the wildfire that nearly burns the Hollywood sign?

5. When did Oscar promise himself that he would walk all the neighborhoods in Los Angeles?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do family and friends do for Claudia on July 4?

2. What are Aunt Belinda's thoughts about her marriage?

3. In August, what is Lucas's concern about the orchard and what does he suggest?

4. Why is everyone happy with the arrangement for Patricia to live with her parents?

5. How does Keila feel when Oscar finally tells her about the orchard?

6. What does Felix do with the home's smart system after he leaves and he and Olivia file for a divorce?

7. What does Oscar say about L.A. weather to Claudia on June 3?

8. What happened after Claudia collapsed?

9. What is Oscar's financial position at the beginning of September?

10. What announcement do Oscar and Keila make on October 12?

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