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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 3-4 (pages 284-308).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Delaney's column anger readers?
(a) They thought he was advocating for population control.
(b) He criticized the homes of his neighbors.
(c) He revealed secrets about Arroyo Blanco Estates.
(d) The column argued for deportation of Mexican immigrants.

2. Who or what does Candidó protect from being attacked by men in Topanga State Park?
(a) A twelve-year-old girl.
(b) América's dog.
(c) His tortillas and salsa.
(d) His daughter.

3. For one of his columns, Delaney decides to write about _______________ and turkey vultures.
(a) Hyenas.
(b) Cats.
(c) Crows.
(d) Lizards.

4. Why does Delaney let a Mexican work crew into his yard?
(a) To build part of the wall.
(b) To give them a place to hide.
(c) To repair the siding on his home.
(d) To landscape the backyard.

5. Who makes up the rest of Delaney's household?
(a) Kyra and Kit.
(b) Al and Kit.
(c) Kyra and Jordan.
(d) Jack and Doris.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gets angry when Delaney jokes about the Thanksgiving turkey?

2. Who or what ends up killing one of the family's dogs?

3. Where does Jordan stay after the attack on the family dog?

4. What is inside the bag the accident victim carries?

5. What does Jordan search for in his home?

(see the answer key)

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