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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jordan search for in his home?

2. Where do Kit, Kyra, and Delaney go after they hear that a fire has broken out?

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

4. Why does Delaney let a Mexican work crew into his yard?

5. Who extends his hand to lift Delaney to safety from the flood?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the initial part of the book, Delaney is firmly against the construction of a security fence around his neighborhood. How does his opinion change over time and why? What influences does he encounter that result in these fluctuations?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the experience of Candidó and América in the first part of the book from the point at which Candidó is hit by a car to the point at which he is recovered from his injuries. What is it like for them to be living in the United States? What are the advantages and disadvantages of their current living and employment situations?

Essay Topic 3

Characters' names are symbolic in this story. Choose two characters and describe what their names symbolize. Why would Boyle choose these particular names for the characters?

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