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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. What is the temperature on October 8 and 9?
(a) 87 degrees.
(b) 72 degrees.
(c) 61 degrees.
(d) 92 degrees.

2. How far does Patricia have to drive to see her therapist?
(a) 45 minutes.
(b) 1 1/2 hours.
(c) 3 hours.
(d) 60 minutes.

3. How far is the drive to the almond orchard from the Alvarado's house?
(a) 2 1/2 hours.
(b) 4 hours.
(c) 3 1/2 hours.
(d) 3 hours.

4. How many times a year does Keila usually go to the synagogue?
(a) 6.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

5. On October 14, what time does the family receive an order to evacuate?
(a) 11:58 p.m.
(b) 2:03 a.m.
(c) 1:17 a.m.
(d) 10:09 p.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much mail is piled up when Olivia and Patricia go to Claudia's house to pick up pajamas, clothes, and makeup?

2. What is the name of the friend Daniel makes at camp who also lives in L.A.?

3. On August 5, how many acres has the Sand Fire scorched?

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

5. On September 9, what flowers are by the bed when Patricia flies to see Eric?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened after Claudia collapsed?

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

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

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

5. What is the news about Claudia's condition on June 1?

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

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

8. On their 40th anniversary, what conversation do Oscar and Keila have about presents?

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

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

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