View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In April 2006, in the letter Mari writes, how long had it been since she saw her mother?
(a) A year, 6 months, and 3 days.
(b) A year, 5 months. and 8 days.
(c) A year, 4 months, and 4 days.
(d) A year, 3 months, and 11 days.

2. When can prisoners at the county jail, like Felipe, receive visitors?
(a) Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11-4.
(b) Saturdays and Sundays from 10-3.
(c) Mondays and Fridays from 8-5.
(d) Weekdays from 12-5.

3. How old was Felipe when he came to America to work and help the family?
(a) 14.
(b) 17.
(c) 16.
(d) 15.

4. Who goes with Mari to speak with ICE?
(a) Ms. Ramirez, Barry, Mr. Calhoun, and Tyler.
(b) Ms. Ramirez, Mr. Calhoun, and her sisters.
(c) Ms. Ramirez, Barry, and Mr. Calhoun.
(d) Ms. Ramirez, Barry, Mr. Calhoun, and Grandma.

5. Where is Felipe's lawyer from?
(a) Hartford.
(b) Colchester.
(c) Essex.
(d) Burlington.

6. In "Interrobang Farm," what is Sara's boyfriend's name?
(a) Will.
(b) Jon.
(c) Hawkeye.
(d) Hal.

7. After Mr. Cruz tells the coyotes he does not have the money they want, by how much do they lower the amount they want?
(a) 1/3.
(b) 2/3.
(c) 1/4.
(d) 1/2.

8. During the town meeting, how much money does Tyler find in the bathroom?
(a) $860.
(b) $740.
(c) $395.
(d) $575.

9. On the trip to get Mari's mother, how long is Tyler able to tour Washington D.C.?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 1 day.
(c) 1 1/2 days.
(d) 2 1/2 days.

10. How long of a break will Tyler get for the Christmas holiday?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 3 weeks.
(c) 20 days.
(d) 15 days.

11. What is the name of the person Mari speaks to at ICE?
(a) Mr. Watson.
(b) Mr. Davidson.
(c) Mr. O'Riley.
(d) Mr. O'Goody.

12. How many visitors can prisoners at the jail have at one time?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

13. When will Tyler turn 12?
(a) March 1.
(b) March 8.
(c) March 6.
(d) March 2.

14. What grade were Mari's parents in when they had to drop out of school?
(a) 5th.
(b) 6th.
(c) 8th.
(d) 7th.

15. Where does Tyler ask Aunt Roxie and Uncle Tony to take him instead of Washington, D.C.?
(a) Dallas, TX.
(b) Durham, NC.
(c) Houston, TX.
(d) Amarillo, TX.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the man who wanted to ban Grandma's church group from selling refreshments at the town meeting?

2. What does Tyler get for Mari's birthday?

3. Who takes photos of the Cruzes for the family in Mexico?

4. In May, how old will Grandma be?

5. Where does Mr. Cruz think his wife is being held hostage?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 386 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample