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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 45, how does Rafaela find her way to Bobby?
(a) She follows an invisible line.
(b) She uses a dog.
(c) She calls him first.
(d) She consults a map he left her.

2. Why doesn't Bobby answer Xiayue's question about her brother in Chapter 40?
(a) Because he doesn't know anything about her brother.
(b) Because he thinks Xiayue's brother is dead or arrested.
(c) Because he doesn't hear the question.
(d) Because he wants Xiayue's reunion with her brother to be a surprise.

3. Where do Bobby and Rafaela stand when they reunite in Chapter 45?
(a) In Gabriel's house.
(b) Next to the ocean.
(c) Under Gabriel's orange tree.
(d) Near the United States border.

4. Where does Emi say she is going as she dies?
(a) The long sleep.
(b) The last road.
(c) The big sleep.
(d) The best road.

5. In Chapter 25, how does Gabriel feel after speaking with Rafaela on the phone?
(a) He is concerned for her.
(b) He is entertained by the stories of Mexico.
(c) He thinks she is being dramatic.
(d) He is confused about why she called him.

6. When Gabriel is in Mexico in Chapter 32, how does he know where to go?
(a) He doesn't know where to go; he just wanders.
(b) Rafaela left him detailed directions.
(c) He receives directions from a stranger.
(d) Emi sends him updates with new directions.

7. In Chapter 44, why are helicopters flying over the freeway?
(a) To record the news.
(b) To rescue the trapped people.
(c) To put out fires.
(d) To shoot at the vehicles.

8. When Manzanar hears the gun shots in Chapter 42, who does he assume fired a gun?
(a) The local police.
(b) Buzzworm.
(c) The military.
(d) The homeless.

9. In Chapter 25, why does Gabriel think the homeless living in cars on the freeway will be safe from police interference?
(a) Because they aren't breaking any laws.
(b) Because the police are busy.
(c) Because Gabriel will protect them.
(d) Because the police are afraid of the homeless.

10. After showing Manzanar the cooler, what does Buzzworm notice?
(a) He can no longer smell smoke.
(b) The homeless crowd is shrinking.
(c) Things seem out of place.
(d) It is starting to rain.

11. Why does Buzzworm end up throwing the cooler?
(a) He doesn't throw the cooler.
(b) Because people try to take it from him.
(c) Because he doesn't know what to do with it.
(d) Because it is what Manzanar suggests.

12. Who does Gabriel call to learn Corazon Juarez's first name?
(a) Buzzworm.
(b) A police officer.
(c) A travel agency.
(d) His managing editor.

13. In Chapter 37, why are so many people in Los Angeles walking?
(a) Because of car thefts.
(b) Because of the traffic jam.
(c) Because there is a parade.
(d) Because they are boycotting cars.

14. Why does Buzzworm criticize Emi during their interview in Chapter 29?
(a) He thinks Emi is unprofessional.
(b) He thinks Emi is delaying her interview with Manzanar.
(c) He thinks Emi isn't paying attention to him.
(d) He thinks Emi is cutting their interview short.

15. In Chapter 41, what does Buzzworm do when he hears gunfire?
(a) Hides inside the news van.
(b) Looks for his own gun.
(c) Tries to protect Emi.
(d) Finds someone to interview.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rodriguez remind Arcangel of?

2. How does Bobby react when he sees Rafaela in Chapter 45?

3. Where does Rafaela go after leaving Gabriel's house in Chapter 24?

4. After Rafaela mails the cooler and calls Gabriel, what does Gabriel worry most about?

5. How old does Emi say she was when Manzanar disappeared from her life?

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