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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason does Deja leave out part of her name when she introduces herself to the class?
(a) Her nickname refers to a gang affiliation.
(b) In her old neighborhood, the Barneses had been known to be poor.
(c) Her middle name embarrasses her.
(d) She does not want the other kids to know that she raps.

2. What part of her name does Deja leave out when introducing herself to the class?
(a) Her middle name.
(b) Her last name.
(c) Her alias.
(d) Her nickname.

3. For what reason does Pop often groan in his sleep?
(a) He has back pain.
(b) He has knee pain.
(c) He has neck pain.
(d) He has nightmares.

4. While at Ben's house, Sabeen shares with Ben and Deja that she and her family do not go out on what day unless it is an emergency?
(a) On September 11th.
(b) On the Fourth of July.
(c) On Memorial Day.
(d) On Rosh Hashanah.

5. Even though Deja is not enjoying school at the moment when the class discusses 9/11, she says that school is still better than what?
(a) Sitting on the steps outside the shelter.
(b) Family.
(c) Work.
(d) Home.

6. What does Ben say he plans to do when he is old enough to drive?
(a) Go back to Nevada.
(b) Go back to Arizona.
(c) Drive race cars professionally.
(d) Participate in low rider competitions.

7. Who is the first student to befriend Deja at her new school?
(a) Ben.
(b) Sabeen.
(c) Marcia.
(d) Jacqueline.

8. Deja says that both Ben's mother and Ma do the same thing when they are "pretending nothing's wrong" (79). What is that action?
(a) Talking quickly.
(b) Looking at the floor.
(c) Using many hand gestures.
(d) Stretching their lips too wide in a smile.

9. Who at her new school reminds Deja of her younger brother Ray?
(a) Sabeen.
(b) Jacqueline.
(c) Marcia.
(d) Ben.

10. Deja remarks that she does not remember the last time her mother took what action?
(a) Laughed.
(b) Yelled.
(c) Smiled.
(d) Slept.

11. For what purpose does Ray create a set of interconnected paper dolls?
(a) For a project in his class about family.
(b) As a present for Father's Day.
(c) For a project in Deja's class about home.
(d) As a present for Mother's Day.

12. From what country does Sabeen say she is from originally?
(a) Sudan.
(b) Afghanistan.
(c) Turkey.
(d) Somalia.

13. What is the difference between Miss Garcia's photo of the Manhattan skyline and the real skyline the children are viewing out the window?
(a) In the photo, the Christmas Tree is in Rockefeller Center.
(b) The Twin Towers are gone.
(c) The Meatpacking district is now gentrified.
(d) The Statue of Liberty has moved.

14. After Deja writes a short essay and Miss Garcia tells Deja she can do better, what action does Miss Garcia take?
(a) She helps Deja think of concrete details that will provide ample evidence.
(b) She tells Deja that the essay would earn a D without revision.
(c) She helps Deja write a strong thesis statement.
(d) She tells Deja that the essay would earn a C without revision.

15. What is NOT an element of Avalon Family Residence mentioned by Deja in her description?
(a) Peeling paint.
(b) Five people to a room.
(c) Cockroaches.
(d) Two families to a room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does Angel suggest as an alternative to units within the class discussion?

2. How many years ago does Miss Garcia say 9/11 happened?

3. What does Miss Garcia tell the class about the paper dolls brought to school by Deja?

4. What scent does Deja say lingers around all of the students at her new school?

5. When Miss Garcia first asks Deja which communities Deja belongs to, Deja gives only two answers initially. What are those two answers?

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