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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. For whom was Roosevelt Park named?
2. Which literary theme is prevalent throughout Chapter 2?
3. Taylor's teacher, Hughes Walter, helped her get her first job. What subject did he teach?
4. Lou Ann cautions Taylor about ______ , afraid that Turtle will choke on them.
5. What did Lou Ann claim to fall for Angel?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the conditions a Red Hot Mama's salsa factory. Does Lou Ann like this job?
2. Taylor begins looking for a roommate in Chapter 5. Describe the people Taylor meets after searching the want ads.
3. In Chapter 4, Bobby Bingo tells Lou Ann that "Whatever you want the most, it's going to be the worst thing for you." How does Lou Ann feel about this?
4. What does Lou Ann believe to be Turtle's given name? Why?
5. What are Lou Ann's "routines"? And why does she perform them?
6. What does Lou Ann criticize Taylor for in Chapter 12?
7. Explain the situation that takes place in the law office.
8. Why does Lou Ann avoid Lee Sing's market? Explain.
9. What is the significance of the Tug Fork water?
10. How does Taylor obtain newspapers?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
It is clear through the text that Esteban has strong affection for Taylor, but even stronger and more romantic affection for his wife, Esperanza. Does Esteban ever cross marital bounds, in your opinion? How? Do you believe that he loves Esperanza?
Essay Topic 2
In Chapter 1, Taylor finds herself in a Cherokee Nation. Though Taylor and her mother's bother have Cherokee blood in them, Taylor seems disappointed with the town. Why does Taylor feels this way? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
How does Taylor change throughout the novel? How do her ideas change, and which characters have spawned the most change in Taylor?
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