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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Chapters 1 - 3).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What program helps Peralta and his family afford food?
(a) MIT.
(b) WIC.
(c) RLA.
(d) PRC.

2. What does Peralta most like to do as a child?
(a) Play baseball.
(b) Play soccer.
(c) Complete puzzles.
(d) Read.

3. What kind of car does Carlos drive?
(a) Lamborghini.
(b) Maserati.
(c) Corvette.
(d) Altima.

4. What day does Peralta's father leave the United States for good?
(a) July 30, 1997.
(b) January 31, 1993.
(c) March 3, 1995.
(d) December 25, 1990.

5. Where was Peralta born?
(a) USA.
(b) Britain.
(c) Dominican Republic.
(d) Ireland.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Peralta meet at an arts program who takes Peralta and Yando under his wing?

2. Where does Maria pick up the money Peralta's father sends to them?

3. Where do Peralta and Yando look forward to eating as a very special treat during the time they spend in the homeless shelter?

4. What food did Peralta love during his first winter in America?

5. What had Maria done for a living in The Dominican Republic?

(see the answer key)

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