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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 15, as a twelve-year-old, what does Andrés think of Paul’s dad’s humor?
(a) Not funny one bit.
(b) Hilarious.
(c) Acceptable.
(d) Acceptably crass.

2. In Chapter 11, what age is Henry when he is diagnosed with diabetes?
(a) 21.
(b) 22.
(c) 18.
(d) 25.

3. In Chapter 19, what type of boss is Ikbir?
(a) Generous and caring.
(b) Miserly and unsympathetic.
(c) Rude and dismissive.
(d) Strict and unapproachable.

4. In Chapter 17, how does Andrés feel about Jeremy’s carefree and careless attitude?
(a) Envious.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Angry.
(d) Cautious.

5. In Chapter 11, who runs the electronics shop where Henry works?
(a) Henry.
(b) Uncle Billy.
(c) Andrés.
(d) Ikbar.

6. In Chapter 12, what event unnerves Andrés during his visit with Simone?
(a) Her cold demeanor towards him.
(b) Her conservative politics.
(c) Her mention of attending a Pearl Jam concert with Henry.
(d) Her change in appearance.

7. In Chapter 14, who catches Paul and Vanessa together?
(a) Paul's sister.
(b) Vanessa's mother.
(c) Paul's father.
(d) Paul's mother.

8. In Chapter 20, why does Andrés offer to buy Simone's comic books?
(a) Because he wants to help her.
(b) Because he's uncomfortable.
(c) Because he wants to impress her.
(d) Because he's bored.

9. In Chapter 14, what job did Jerzy have in the city?
(a) A painter.
(b) A building contractor.
(c) A bar owner.
(d) A salesman.

10. In Chapter 14, who does Paul escape his family dynamic with?
(a) Vanessa.
(b) Phyllis.
(c) Jerzy.
(d) Wesley.

11. In Chapter 19, what is Ellie’s cousin’s job at the hospital?
(a) Surgery.
(b) Radiology.
(c) Nursing.
(d) Administration.

12. In Chapter 16, what occupation does the guy who gives Marco a lot of attention have?
(a) Painter.
(b) Fashion-trend forecaster for Latin American markets.
(c) Car salesman.
(d) Manager of Uncle Billy's.

13. In Chapter 20, what does Simone do while watching movies?
(a) She would mimic the actor's voice.
(b) She would watch it multiple times.
(c) She would fall asleep.
(d) She would turn off the movie halfway through.

14. In Chapter 15, when Paul's dad is funny, what character dies Andrés think he is like?
(a) Arnold Palmer.
(b) The commercial guy on the 5 o'clock news.
(c) Tom Cruise.
(d) Joe Pesci’s character in Goodfellas.

15. In Chapter 15, where does Andrés see Paul's dad in his memory?
(a) 15th Street.
(b) Honky Tonk.
(c) Steer Queer.
(d) 12th Street.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 14, what does Andrés wonder after seeing Jerzy at Steer Queer?

2. In Chapter 12, what triggers Simone's schizophrenia?

3. In Chapter 11, what does Henry's parents worry about regarding his education?

4. In Chapter 17, what do Rosario and Patricia do on Fridays?

5. In Chapter 11, what is the name of the electronics shop where Henry works?

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