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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 3-4 (pages 30-62).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does América bring to Candidó when she returns home?
(a) A new dog.
(b) Good news.
(c) Rotten fruits and vegetables.
(d) A wad of cash.

2. What time of day does the labor exchange close?
(a) Midnight.
(b) Five o'clock.
(c) Noon.
(d) Midafternoon.

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the objections residents have about building a security gate?
(a) The cost of building a gate.
(b) The impression the community may give to Mexicans.
(c) The loss of living in an open community.
(d) The risk of thieves entering homes through garage doors.

4. What happens to Candidó when he drinks the dirty water?
(a) He never drinks dirty water.
(b) His thirst is satiated.
(c) He has hallucinations.
(d) He gets an upset stomach.

5. Where does Delaney go after he hits the person with his car?
(a) Recycling center.
(b) Library.
(c) River.
(d) Trailer park.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Candidó's first marriage to end?

2. Which character says he thinks building a gate is necessary?

3. Who does Candidó think América resembles?

4. What kind of car does Delaney drive?

5. Who fixes Delaney's car?

(see the answer key)

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