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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kyra become upset outside the restaurant when she goes to meet Delaney for lunch?

2. What does the sign in front of the labor exchange say?

3. What does Delaney do while Kyra is swimming?

4. How many days does América look for work before she finds a job?

5. How does Candidó know his wife has been attacked?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Candidó do after he is replaced by a legal immigrant on Lopez's crew?

2. What does Delaney think happened to his car while he is hiking?

3. How does Candidó collect materials to build a shelter for himself and his family?

4. Describe Kyra's relationship with the Da Ros place.

5. Describe the first time Kyra sees Candidó.

6. Why does Delaney drive down to the trails for a hike?

7. What is Delaney's encounter with the light-skinned Mexican and his friend like?

8. How does Candidó become ill at the campsite?

9. What sorts of injuries does Candidó suffer after being hit by a car?

10. Describe the scene at Dominick Flood's home on Thanksgiving.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The wall is a significant part of Boyle's story. What does the wall symbolize? What similarities can you give between the wall and Candidó's qualities?

Essay Topic 2

How is Boyle's story ultimately resolved? Do you think the plot is adequately resolved? In your opinion, what could have been added (or removed) to make it more meaningful?

Essay Topic 3

How is the sexual assault on América foreshadowed in the earlier part of the book? Do you expect her to be assaulted? Why or why not?

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