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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 in her family does Rodriguez have zero relationship with?

2. Who steps into a photo Rodriguez takes with her friends?

3. How old is Rodriguez the first time she sees a woman preach at church?

4. What does Rodriguez's mother wish her daughter were doing in life?

5. What does Rodriguez want to protect herself from?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does intersectionality change Rodriguez's approach to romantic relationships?

2. Who wrongly assumes Rodriguez is Mexican?

3. Who is Dr. Cynthia Enloe?

4. What happens when Rodriguez and her friends of color try to take a special photo?

5. Where does Rodriguez first learn about intersectionality?

6. How old is Rodriguez the first time she sees a woman preach in her church?

7. How is Rodriguez punished throughout her childhood?

8. Who does Rodriguez have an aversion to for most of her life?

9. Who is Rodriguez's muse?

10. Why does Rodriguez get hit after going to a birthday party in fourth grade?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the narrative tone of the book. Be sure to include evidence from the text to support your thinking.

Essay Topic 2

How does Rodriguez explore the idea of colorism in the book? What examples does she provide?

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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