Caramelo, or, Puro Cuento: A Novel Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapters 1-3

1. To what location did Celaya's family travel each year and why did they travel as a family?

2. Who are Celaya's father and two uncles and what type of business do they have in Chicago?

3. Explain the nice lifestyle shared by Uncle Baby and Aunty Ninfa.

4. Describe Celaya's house and its furnishings.

Short Essay Question - Chapters 4-10

5. How many children are in Celaya's family and what distinction does she have?

6. Who is Antonieta Araceli and how do the cousins...
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