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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 goes by himself to see The Karate Kid Part Two?

2. What movie does Raymundo introduce to Gilbert?

3. How much money has Mrs. Moreno saved?

4. What color does Mrs. Moreno dye Yolle's dress?

5. Which of the following does NOT describe Mrs. Moreno, Yollie's mom?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does "The Marble Champ" end?

2. Describe Pete the Heat.

3. What is the conflict of "Mother and Daughter"?

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

5. Describe Mrs. Moreno.

6. How does Gilbert get out of finishing his lessons?

7. What happens to Manuel at practice?

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

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

10. How does Gilbert react to his fight with Pete?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain what the conflict between Hector and Luis and its importance, in "Two Dreamers."

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the motif of overcoming failure and finding one's ability in "Baseball in April and Other Stories."

Essay Topic 3

Explain the emotions Maria experiences from her recollection of Disneyland to her family's return home from vacation. Do you think Maria's emotions are natural?

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