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WorksheetsHouse of the Scorpions - Comprehensive Test
Total questions: 113
Worksheet time: 4hrs 7mins
Ch. 1: Why was Eduardo afraid of failing to grow the cells?
He'd be sent to the Farms.
He wouldn't have a baby with his wife, Anna.
Lisa, the other technician, told him he's a "Matteo Alacran".
He would be killed.
Ch. 1: How old are the frozen cells?
Over a hundred years old
Fifty years old
Ten years old
Only a few hours old
Ch. 1: Where were the embryos placed in order to grow?
In cows
In eejits
In ovens
In implants
Ch. 1: How many embryos survived?
Only one
Fifteen
Thirty-six
None of them survived
Ch. 1: Why was Matt not given the implant that would blunt his intelligence?
He was a Matteo Alacran; they are always left intact.
He was already an eejit.
All clones are left intact.
Infants born from the cows are always left intact.
Ch. 2: What type of fields are outside of Matt's house?
poppy fields
wheat fields
grass fields
meadows
Ch. 2: Why did Matt get angry with Celia when she had to go to work?
Because he didn't want to be left alone
Because he wouldn't have any food
Because he didn't want to see the doctor
Because he wanted her to meet the kids that came to visit
Ch. 2: What did Celia not want Matt to call her, and WHY?
She didn't want him to call her "mama" because she wasn't his real mother.
She didn't want him to call her "mama" because she doesn't want anyone to know she has a kid.
She didn't want him to call her "mama".
She didn't want him to call her "Celia" because she was his real mother.
Ch. 2: Where does Celia work?
The Big House
The Poppy Fields
The Farms
The Cloning Lab
Ch. 2: What did Matt see outside his house that made him break his promise to never be seen?
A boy and a girl
horses
poppy fields
Pedro el Conejo
Ch. 2: What were the two children's names?
Steven and Emilia
Steven and Benito
Tom and Emilia
Tom and Maria
Ch. 3: Who was the third child to come visit Matt?
Maria
Emilia
Steven
Tom
Ch. 3: Why did Matt break his window?
He wanted to play with the kids
He was sick of being kept inside
He wanted to save Emilia
The kids told him to do it
Ch. 3: Where was Matt taken after he cut his foot on the glass?
The Big House
The Poppy Fields
The Farms
The Cloning Lab
Ch. 3: When Matt was first brought inside The Alacrán House, how did Rosa, the maid, treat him?
She treated him kindly. She comforted him and cleaned up his foot.
She ordered the kids to take him back outside because he was too dirty.
She called him a "filthy clone" and threw him outside.
She treated him kindly and called the doctor to help clean up Matt's foot.
Ch. 3: After cleaning the blood off Matt's foot, what did they discover was on his foot?
A tattoo that said, "Property of the Alacrán Estate".
A tattoo that said, "Property of the Big House".
A big piece of glass that was making Matt unable to walk.
They didn't find anything on his foot.
Ch. 3: What did Steven's father call Matt?
A "little beast" and a "creature"
A "Matteo Alacrán" and a "clone"
A "filthy clone"
A "little boy"
Ch. 3: What did Steven's father MOST LIKELY whisper in Rosa's ear?
That Matt was a clone
That Matt was Celia's son
That Matt was really his son
That Matt was his property
Ch. 3: How did Rosa treat Matt after Steven's father whispered in her ear?
She threw Matt outside
She protected him and treated him nicely
She continued to clean his wounds
She called the doctor
Ch. 4: What did Steven refer to Matt as?
An "animal" and "it"
A "filthy clone"
A "boy clone"
A "Matteo Alacrán"
Ch. 4: What is the law Steven talks about?
Technicians are supposed to destroy the minds of the clones.
Technicians are supposed to destroy the minds of the clones except Matteo Alacráns.
Clones are not supposed to go around people at any time.
Clones are never supposed to touch people at any time.
Ch. 4: What did Rosa call Matt once she found out who he was?
A "filthy little clone"
A "bad animal"
A "creature" and "it"
A "little boy"
Ch. 4: While Matt was locked up in the tiny room Rosa and the Doctor (Willum) put him in, who sneaked in to visit him?
María
Celia
Emilia
Tom
Ch. 5: What is MOST LIKELY going on between Rosa and the Doctor (Willum)?
They are in a secret relationship/they're secretly dating.
They are teaming up to kill Matt.
They are planning to have him die slowly so they can still use his organs if they need them.
They are treating him like an animal because El Patrón asked them to treat him like a dog.
Ch. 5: In this chapter, Rosa gets mad at having to clean up after Matt. What does she have the gardeners put in his room?
sawdust
a bucket
a bed
rotten food
Ch. 5: In this chapter, who comes to see Matt FIRST?
Tom
Celia and María
El Patrón
Another maid
Ch. 5: What does Tom use to shoot Matt with?
A peashooter
A slingshot
A watergun
Tom doesn't shoot Matt with anything.
Ch. 5: In this chapter, who comes to see Matt SECOND?
Celia and María
Tom
El Patrón
Another maid
Ch. 5: How did Celia and María know where Matt was?
Tom told María, and María told Celia
Rosa told the Doctor (Willum), and the Doctor told El Patrón
María told her father, and her father told Celia
Tom told Celia, and Celia told María
Ch. 5: Why didn't Matt run to Celia and María when they came to the window?
He was afraid Rosa would punish him.
He was afraid they would give him to El Patrón.
He was afraid that Tom would come back.
He was afraid Celia and María would be mad at him.
What does Matt discover about the Farm laborers "Middle Age"?
They are people stolen as babies.
They are totally obedient and never look up.
They are members of the McGregor family.
They are clones.
Maria compares Matt to her dog, Furball. What does this comparison reveal about Maria?
She thinks Matt is just like her.
She believes what others have told her about clones and thinks they are disgusting.
She thinks that she can train Matt just like she trained her dog.
She thinks that Matt is like an animal but doesn’t fully understand what others have told her about clones.
Who accuses Rosa of treating Matt like an animal in front of El Patron?
Willium (the doctor)
Maria
Celia
Tom
What happens to Rosa after the accusation of treating Matt badly is proven true?
She is taken away
She gets a raise
She is given a different job
She is killed on the spot.
Before the "event," what was the former name of Aztlan?
Texas
California
Baja
Mexico
How old is El Patron?
75
90
140
200
Who tells The Family to basically leave Matt alone?
Celia
Maria
El Patron
Tom
What is the "gift" El Patron gives Matt at the end of Chapter Six?
A dog
His freedom
A bodyguard
A hug
After finally speaking, what activity does Tam Lin take Matt out to do?
Skiiing
Parasailing
Horseback Riding
Mowing the Lawn
What is a "Safe Horse?"
A horse that will do nothing unless it is told to do it.
A small horse
A slow horse
A dead horse
How does Matt discover the secret passage?
He fell into a hole on the Big House grounds.
He found it while hiding in a closet to listen to the music.
He found it using a secret map.
One of the eejits told him about it.
After Furball goes missing, where does Matt and Maria find him?
In Maria's room
In El Patron's office
Half drowned in a toilet
In his dog house, right where he is supposed to be.
Who took Furball and tried to kill him?
Tom
Maria
Matt
Willium (the doctor)
Who is the "creepy red-haired guy from California?"
El Patron
Mr. MacGregor
Mr. Alacran
Tam Lin
Who's seating card does Matt move to the "baby table?"
Tam Lin
Tom
El Patron
Maria
What present does Matt demand from Maria?
A kiss
Furball
A painting
Some toys
Who is the pale boy who was screaming and tied to the table?
Tom's teacher
Maria's real dad
The clone of Mr. MacGregor
Another clone of El Patron
Who is Tom's REAL dad?
El Patron
Matt
Mr. MacGregor
Tom Lin
Who tell Matt that many people will hate and few will love him?
Tom
El Patron
Tam Lin
Maria
How many birthday's has El Patron celebrated?
100
89
178
143
Where is Celia from?
Texas
Bangladesh
Aztlan
Opium
Why does Matt recognize the bed he is put on in the hospital?
It is the place where he first met El Patron.
It has been in his nightmares.
It is where MacGregor's clone was kept.
It is pictured in Esperanza's book.
What does El Patron say his clones always forget?
Their identity
The reason for their existence.
The happy years he gave them.
All of these
How does Matt feel while he is in the hospital?
Angry
Relieved
Resigned
Terrified
Why does El Patron say it is just for him to survive?
So many people depend on him.
All his siblings died.
His parents left him.
He made himself strong.
What has Celia been giving Matt?
Arsenic
Hemlock
Rat Poison
Scorpion venom
Why has Celia been giving Matt poison?
To shut down his kidneys
To make his heart weak
To dull his senses
To make him stronger
How many lives does Celia say El Patron has had
7
8
10
9
Who does Mr. Alacran ask to destroy Matt?
Tam Lin
Steven
Celia
Tom
Why does Mr. Alacran order Matt to be destroyed?
He has no purpose.
it is ordered in El Patron's will.
He killed El Patron.
He has no soul.
Where did El Patron find Tam Lin?
At a major corporation
In prison
In a poor house
At the hospital
Who does Tam Lin say showed him the light?
Celia
Maria
Matt
El Patron
What devastates Matt when Tam Lin Says goodbye?
He says he doesn't believe in Heaven.
He says they will never meet again.
He says Celia is an Eejit.
He says Maria does not love him.
What does Tam Lin leave at the oasis?
a time capsule
a machine
a large box
a book
Why does Tam Lin say he left Matt something at the oasis?
It is his habit to be prepared.
He never knows when he will have to get away.
They can run away together when he gets back from El Viejo's funeral.
El Patron is unpredictable.
What does Maria say made her forgive Matt at the funeral for El Viejo?
She talked to Tom.
She thought about all the kind things Matt had done.
She had a dream about Matt.
She read about St. Francis.
What is the first major medical problem El Patron faces?
heart attack
cancer
stroke
seizure
What shocks Matt when he sees where the eejits are kept?
the clothing they wear
their blank expressins
the harsh conditions
the number of eejits
Why is Matt sure he will not be used for spare parts?
He is not large enough.
He has been treated so well.
He is too valuable.
His brain was left intact.
What is Steven's wedding called?
The Truce Wedding
The Blood Wedding
The Arranged Wedding
The Drug Wedding
Where does Matt meet Maria before the wedding?
The secret passage
The kitchen
The office
The music room
Who arranged Maria's marriage to Tom?
Her father
Her uncle
El Patron
MacGregor
Who does Matt say can save Maria from her arranged marriage?
Herself
Her mother
El Patron
Himself
Who spreads the rumor that Matt is fleeing to the US?
Tam Lin
Patricia
MacGregor
Maria
Why is the rumor spread that Matt is fleeing to the US?
Matt learns he will have to donate a kidney to El Patron.
Matt is accused of murder.
Maria's arranged marriage falls apart.
El Patron needs a heart.
How does Matt know something is wrong with El Patron after his surgery?
He wishes to smoke.
He does not recognize Matt.
He no longer wants to disgrace his enemies.
How does El Patron know that Matt is getting older?
He has feelings for Maria.
He needs to shave.
He gets angry flashes.
His voice cracks.
Who does Steven marry?
Rosa
Maria
Emelia
Celia
Who tells Matt he was harvested from a cow?
Tam Lin
Tom
Celia
El Patron
How does Maria feel when she learns her mother is still alive?
Shocked
Nervous
Betrayed
Angry
Who objects to Matt being at El Viejo's funeral?
The priest
Maria
Tam Lin
Felicia
Why did someone object to Matt being at El Viejo's funeral?
He is dirty.
He is an animal.
He will cause a scene.
He caused a death.
Who killed Furball?
Tom
Matt
Felicia
MacGregor
What does the border patrol treat Matt like?
A hero
A guest
A spy
A suspect
What skill does Matt tell the border patrol he has?
Musical skills
Medical skills
Crop sharing
Water purification
What kind of factory is Matt sent to?
Corn sorting
Water purification
Plankton
Wood curing
What does Fidelito say is unfair about the border patrol jobs?
Nobody trains them in their jobs.
Sometimes they get beat.
Everyone has to have the same output.
THey do not get enough water to work hard.
What does Matt store as he drifts among the groups in the border patrol?
Skills
Stories
Information
Names
Why does Matt choose to help Fidelito with his border patrol duties?
He reminds him of himself.
He is so small.
He is the only one to ask.
He is nice.
What does Raul compare individualism to?
A fish with wings
A pig with fangs
A small spider with a secret
a 5 legged horse
What does Raul's talk about individualism promote?
Creativity
Team work
Wisdom
Independence
What does Matt know he has to hide from everyone in Aztlan?
His past
His knowledge
His scar
His tattoo
What is wrong with Matt's first breakfast from the border patrol?
It is cold.
He is allergic to it.
It is a half-portion.
He doesn't recognize the food.
What is Matt supposed to do on his way to San Luis?
Weave hats.
Address mail
Make pills
Make sandals
How many boys go with Matt to San Luis?
4
2
3
5
What kind of tanks is Matt put in charge of when he gets to San Luis?
Plankton
Trout
Lobster
Brine shrimp
What ruined Fidelito's home?
A bomb
A tsunami
A hurricane
A tornado
How does Carlos punish Chacho?
He takes away his food.
He denies him a pillow.
He punches him.
He sends him to the hardest task.
How does Carlos say he got his privileges?
Money
Black-mail
Flattery
Hard work
How does Jorge say he plans to stop Matt from being an aristocrat?
Brainwashing him
Beating him again
Moving him to another bunker
Removing Fidelito
What does Flaco do while Matt attacks Jorge?
Supplies Matt with weapons
Blocks the door
Summons the Keepers
Moves Fidelito away
Who saw Matt's tattoo?
Jorge
Luna
Fidelito
Flaco
Why is Chaco so weak when he gets out of the bone pit?
He is dehydrated
He is sleep deprived
He is injured
He is starving
What did Fidelito do to keep the Keepers away from Matt?
Gave them opium
Locked them up
Sent them in the wrong direction
Pretended their officials were coming
Matt continue on foot once Ton Ton's vehicle dies because he is worried about _____?
The Keepers
The night predators
Maria will not be at school
Chacho will not survive
What does Consuela give Matt when she first meets him?
Some water
A bandage
An inhaler
A pillow
Why are Keepers nosing about the hospital?
Some Keepers are injured.
They are still high on Opium.
They want to find Matt.
THere was a mutiny at the factory.
Who is crumpled on the floor of Chacho's room?
Ton Ton
Luna
Jorge
Flaco
Who breaks up the fight in Chacho's hospital room?
Matt
Maria
Jorge
Esperanza
Why does Esperanza think Matt could get into Opium?
The people who hate him are now dead.
He has El Patron's DNA.
He looks like El Patron.
Tam Lin told him all the passwords.
What is Matt's real name?
Matthew
Matteo
Malthias
El Patron
What does Matt do when he first returns to Opium?
Plays the piano
Hides in the secret passage
Goes to the oasis
Visits the stables
Which character(s) did not die in Opium?
Celia
Rosa
Daft Donald
Tam Lin
