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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first job Gabriel held at the news station?
(a) Camera operator.
(b) Messenger.
(c) Receptionist.
(d) Field reporter.

2. In Chapter 10, how does Dona Maria talk about Gabriel to Rafaela?
(a) In a mother-like way.
(b) She refuses to talk about him.
(c) As if they are good friends.
(d) Like she dislikes him.

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

4. In Chapter 12, why is Bobby told to go to Mexico?
(a) To reclaim his property.
(b) To reconcile with Rafaela.
(c) To help a cousin.
(d) To meet his long lost brother.

5. How does Buzzworm react to Margarita's death?
(a) He ignores it.
(b) He is devistated by it.
(c) He doesn't believe she is dead.
(d) He is suspicious of it.

6. In Chapter 1, what does Rafaela describe about Gabriel's house?
(a) The trees.
(b) The tile floors.
(c) The backyard.
(d) The porch.

7. Why does Rafaela go to the hotel in Chapter 10?
(a) To have lunch.
(b) To meet with Gabriel.
(c) To apply for a job.
(d) To pick up a package.

8. In Chapter 6, what does Buzzworm say killed a homeless transvestite?
(a) A wild fire.
(b) A flash flood.
(c) A police officer.
(d) A mysterious disease.

9. What business does Bobby run?
(a) A janitorial business.
(b) A mail sorting business.
(c) A car repair business.
(d) A lunch delivery business.

10. Where does Arcangel say he is from?
(a) Europe.
(b) Asia.
(c) South America.
(d) Mexico.

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

12. In Chapter 15, who claims that the 12 year old girl is related to Bobby?
(a) Bobby himself.
(b) Bobby's father.
(c) Rafaela.
(d) Gabriel.

13. In Chapter 6, what does Gabriel realize is wrong with his house in Mexico?
(a) He probably can't afford it.
(b) It's on a flood plain.
(c) He can't speak Spanish.
(d) No one from Los Angeles will want to visit.

14. When does Gabriel call Buzzworm in Chapter 6?
(a) Before submitting a story for review.
(b) Before he goes to bed.
(c) After talking with Emi on the phone.
(d) After leaving work.

15. In Chapter 10, what upsets Rodriguez about the eggs?
(a) They all have two yolks.
(b) They are all cracked.
(c) They are all missing.
(d) There are fewer than usual.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Buzzworm try to buy from the market in Chapter 13?

2. In Chapter 21, what costume does Arcangel wear?

3. In Chapter 3, what genre of film does Gabriel say he appreciates?

4. Why does Dona Maria say Sol is a beautiful child?

5. How many men are in the sports car during the accident in Chapter 8?

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