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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. How does Carlos get the money that he gives to Macario?

2. What is the first victory the Filipinos win in their battle for civil rights?

3. To whom does Ann Dozier direct Jose and Carlos?

4. Which of the following characters is not living in Carlos' apartment in Los Angeles?

5. Which of the following characters had Carlos met many years ago?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Carlos feel after he realizes that no one will ever destroy his faith in America?

2. How does Amado react to being hit with the pan by Carlos?

3. Where does Ganzo find Carlos?

4. Why is Carlos afraid to leave the hospital?

5. What does Amado think about Carlos?

6. Where are Carlos and Macario when the police search them?

7. Why is Carlos afraid he is dying?

8. Why does Carlos hate the middle and upper classes?

9. Why doesn't the editor of the magazine who wants to arrange for a scholarship for Carlos ever meet him?

10. In Macario's absence, what happens to Carlos and Eileen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Interpret Carlos' idea that his faith in America has been restored by explaining how and why he has come to this conclusion.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay taking apart the role Carlos plays in the civil rights movement of the Filipino immigrants. Use specific examples from the novel to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Formulate a plan for Carlos in an essay to continue living his life and battling the prejudices he faces now that his brothers have left for military service.

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