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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Wednesday: Chapters 15 through 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Bobby meet with traffickers in Chapter 15?
(a) To get his immigration papers.
(b) To try to find his wife.
(c) To bring his cousin to the United States.
(d) To find more work.

2. What does Rafaela steal from Dona Maria's house in Chapter 18?
(a) A cooler.
(b) A bottle of milk.
(c) A cell phone.
(d) A stack of money.

3. Why does Gabriel say he bought the property near Mazatlan, Mexico?
(a) Because it lines up with a river.
(b) Because the Tropic of Cancer runs through it.
(c) Because it was cheap.
(d) Because it is near Rafaela.

4. Why does Emi leave Gabriel during their lunch in Chapter 3?
(a) Because she gets a call from work.
(b) Because he yelled at her.
(c) Because she feels ill.
(d) Because she is no longer interested in him.

5. Why does Gabriel become angry with Emi in Chapter 3?
(a) Because she leaves early.
(b) Because she teases him.
(c) Because she has another boyfriend.
(d) Because she disagrees with his politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gabriel write for a living?

2. In Chapter 6, what does Gabriel realize is wrong with his house in Mexico?

3. What does Buzzworm give the young man in Chapter 13 after he hears the gun fire?

4. Where did Bobby get his passport from in order to move to the United Stated?

5. When does Gabriel call Buzzworm in Chapter 6?

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