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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. Within how many days of a rainstorm is there a ban on irrigating lawns?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 4 days.
(c) 1 day.
(d) 2 days.

2. When did Oscar meet Keila?
(a) Freshman year of college.
(b) 11th grade.
(c) Sophomore year of college.
(d) 12th grade.

3. On September 15, how long has Oscar been practicing his speech to tell Keila about the almond orchard?
(a) Since 3 a.m.
(b) Since 5 a.m.
(c) Since midnight.
(d) Since dawn.

4. What is the name of the horse that Patricia sees when she visits her therapist?
(a) Monte.
(b) Big Boy.
(c) Russell.
(d) Goliath.

5. When does Daniel visit Claudia in the hospital?
(a) May 9.
(b) May 7.
(c) May 11.
(d) May 13.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Daniel attend summer camp?

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

3. How old was the boy who raped Patricia?

4. What day is Claudia's birthday?

5. How many people are in Keila's book club?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened after Claudia collapsed?

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

3. What does Claudia steal from the hospital when she is discharged?

4. Why is Oscar angry after the phone call with Eric discussing his and Patricia's divorce?

5. How does Gabriel become unreasonable when Claudia is in the hospital?

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

7. How are the trees removed from the almond orchard?

8. What does Patricia remember about her rape?

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

10. What happens when the Alvarados are told to evacuate?

(see the answer keys)

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