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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 once took a photo with Rodriguez without her consent?

2. Who is Evelyn Higginbottom?

3. When does Rodriguez first become aware of class?

4. What is a chonga?

5. Who once mocks Rodriguez for mispronouncing a word during class?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rodriguez believe about meritocracy?

2. What does Rodriguez claim she wears whenever she leaves her house?

3. What does colorism place value on?

4. What school does Rodriguez attend for grad school?

5. Who once mocks Rodriguez during class while she is in grad school?

6. Why does Rodriguez listen to the radio every night in middle school?

7. What is Rodriguez expected to do with her life when she is growing up?

8. Where does Rodriguez's family move to when she is a child?

9. Why does Rodriguez start dressing differently than normal while in grad school?

10. What is Rodriguez's experience with code-switching?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring grief in the book. In what ways does Rodriguez contend with grief? What has she grieved throughout her life?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring Rodriguez's relationship with her brother. In what ways is this relationship ultimately toxic and unhealthy?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring the significance of the title of the book. How does the title support the overall narrative tone and themes in the book, such as identity and representation? Be sure to include evidence from the text to support your thinking.

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