Book of Unknown Americans

What did the author's dad do after being promoted?

• He became a manager

• He started his own restaurant

• He became a line cook

• He left his job

What did the narrator's aunt shout through the phone?

• "Are you still there? Celia! Rafael!"

• "Let's dance!"

• "Congratulations!"

• "See you soon!"

Why did the narrator's dad go out on the balcony?

• To enjoy the view

• To calm down

• Because he was upset

• To call someone

What did the narrator's mom hold in her hand when she stood in the kitchen?

• A dish towel

• A soapy pot

• A phone

• A book

What did the narrator's mom say to try to convince Rafa?

• Everyone will hate you.

• You won't like it there.

• Everyone will love you.

• No one will care.

What would the narrator's mom point out to talk about Panamá?

• A new dress

• A mosquito bite

• A photograph

• A map

What did the narrator's mom say about the Bridge of the Americas?

• It was beautiful

• It was near the canal

• It was crowded

• It was old

What was Costa del Este transformed into, according to the text?

• A new residential area

• A garbage dump

• An up-and-coming area of the city

• A historical site

What major event is described as happening less than two weeks before the planned trip?

• A natural disaster

• An attack on the World Trade Center and Pentagon

• A political election

• A major sports event

What did the narrator's mom do when she heard the news?

• She went back to sleep

• She rushed to the TV set

• She called a friend

• She went for a walk