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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. Who does Mona give emerging information about Izzy to?

2. Who is Maritza?

3. Why does Antonia tell Mario to hide?

4. What does Roger offer to do for Antonia?

5. Who dies in the beginning of the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Mario grateful to Antonia?

2. Where is Antonia going for her birthday?

3. What favor does Mario ask of Antonia?

4. Who is Kempowski?

5. What did Mario fail to tell Antonia about Estela?

6. What does Tilly tell Antonia Izzy plans on buying?

7. Who are the therapists in Antonia's family?

8. What does Maritza tell Mona she found in Izzy's bag?

9. Who is Vivian?

10. Who is Officer Morgan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you examine Antonia's relationship to literature. What is her history with literature, and in what ways is it clear that literature is her passion? In what ways does it show up in her daily life, and in what ways does it directly inform her life and decisions? Use examples from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you analyze Antonia's idea of the afterlife. What does she think about life or existence after death? Use examples from the text to explain your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore the ways in which Antonia's late husband continues to have an impact on the decisions and thoughts she has on a daily basis. Use examples from the text to support your ideas.

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