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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Peralta's father make them for breakfast in Chapter 10?
(a) Fried rice.
(b) Scrambled eggs.
(c) Huevos Rancheros.
(d) Fried platanos.

2. Which sister school does Peralta meet some girls from in Chapter 8?
(a) Nicholas.
(b) Mary.
(c) Carpenter.
(d) Chapin.

3. Who does Peralta confront in an online forum about his own immigration status at the end of Chapter 14?
(a) Mr. Breimer.
(b) Nick.
(c) An old roommate.
(d) Amanda.

4. What publication does Peralta agree to speak with on the record in Chapter 14?
(a) Wall Street Journal.
(b) Chicago Tribune.
(c) New York Times.
(d) Washington Post.

5. What word does Peralta use to mean white girl?
(a) Chiquita.
(b) Blanquita.
(c) Lolita.
(d) Bonita.

Short Answer Questions

1. What slogan causes great consternation and debate on Princeton's campus in Chapter 14?

2. What does everyone call Juan Jose?

3. Why does Maria refuse to marry Carlos?

4. How does Peralta refer to the annoying man in his freshman seminar?

5. What does Nick's father do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

1. What question prompts Peralta to share his immigration status with more administrators at Princeton in Part IV?

2. How does Peralta react when his father returns to the Dominican Republic after a very brief visit?

3. How does Yando react to Peralta's academic success?

4. What kinds of experiences does Peralta highlight in his application to Princeton?

5. How does Peralta handle the fact of his immigration status when he applies to Princeton?

6. Who does Peralta turn to for help after he gets caught stealing and why?

7. What does Mr. Breimer tell Peralta about his immigration situation?

8. What helps Peralta avoid the awkwardness of having to explain why he does not have a Social Security number at Princeton?

9. How does Nick react when Peralta tells him about his immigration status?

10. How does Dr. Russell's attention help Peralta during his years at Collegiate?

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