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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. What does Yunior say he is looking for when a customer catches him roaming around?

2. How will a black girl say a black man treats her?

3. What animal does Yunior compare his heart to?

4. What country is the delivery man from the Japanese restaurant from?

5. What did Mami injure Papi's cheek with?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Papi plan to get his family to the USA?

2. What does Yunior do in the shop?

3. Why does Yunior need to avoid Howie when he is on a date?

4. When does Yunior say you should make your move?

5. How does Pruit almost get Yunior fired?

6. How do the different types of girls act on dates?

7. How does Yunior describe most of his customers?

8. What is Yunior's job?

9. What does Yunior say is the differences between the different types of girls?

10. Summarize the book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Yunior has a close relationship with his mother. Why is a mother's relationship with her child so important? How has Yunior' relationship with his mother shaped his character?

Essay Topic 2

Pick a character from the book and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the novel's dialogue. Explain how does Diaz's dialogue contributes to the following areas:

1) Character

2) Setting

3) Plot

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