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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 Jesse befriend on his team?

2. What becomes apparent about the volunteer league?

3. Where does Veronica go after Rudy makes his announcement?

4. In "Broken Chain," who does the main character meet on his walk?

5. What does Veronica want?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Red Caps.

2. Describe Veronica's new Barbie.

3. Describe Jesse.

4. Describe what Martha tries to do with Veronica's dolls.

5. What does Alfonso do that almost ruins his planned date?

6. Describe the effect Los Lobos has on Fausto.

7. Describe Veronica's desire for a new Barbie.

8. Describe Hector's grandmother.

9. Who is Donna?

10. What type of investment is Luis interested in in "Two Dreamers"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how the broken chain in " Broken Chain" is a symbol of for Alfonso's adolescent life.

Essay Topic 2

Explain where the tension of "Mother and Daughter" lies.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the importance of three characters and their motivations in the stories "Baseball in April and Other Stories." Specifically, what do they invest their time and energy on.

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