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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. For what reason did Victor choose his elective?
2. What does Mrs. Moreno buy for Yollie's school dance?
3. Where does Lupe live?
4. With whom does Gilbert live?
5. Who is Ernie Castillo?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens at the end of "Seventh Grade"?
2. Describe Michael Torres.
3. Why does Victor want to take French?
4. Why does Lupe want to master marble shooting?
5. How does Gilbert get out of finishing his lessons?
6. Describe Teresa.
7. Describe Pete the Heat.
8. Explain what happens at Gilbert and Pete's first fight.
9. What is Manuel's financial status?
10. What is common knowledge at school and why is it important?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast Yollie's reaction to her dress's dye running with Veronica's reaction to the loss of her Barbie doll's head. What does Soto suggest about childhood with these two devastating moments.
Essay Topic 2
Describe how baseball immerses everyone involved by analyzing its effect on Jesse in "Baseball in April."
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the motif of overcoming failure and finding one's ability in "Baseball in April and Other Stories."
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