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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 else will be taking Victor's elective?

2. What does Mrs. Moreno hope Yollie will become?

3. What is the one thing Lupe cannot do?

4. Where does Yollie go on her first date?

5. Who is Janice?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Victor want to take French?

2. Explain why Victor has picked grapes all summer in "Seventh Grade."

3. Describe Gilbert's attitude towards karate after he enrolls in lessons.

4. What is common knowledge at school and why is it important?

5. Why does Lupe want to master marble shooting?

6. Describe Yollie.

7. Describe Gilbert Sanchez.

8. Explain what happens at Gilbert and Pete's first fight.

9. Describe Mrs. Moreno.

10. What is Manuel's financial status?

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

In "Barbie," explain the significance of Veronica's lost Barbie doll head and how that loss reflects childhood dreams.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the motif of financial instability within the families in "Baseball in April and Other Stories." Why is that information included in every story?

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