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Essay Topic 1

When and how do Mia and her family first begin to get a sense of why other people have only poor things to say about Mr. Yao, their boss and the owner of the Calivista Motel? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

How does Mia remember her first experience meeting her elementary school principal? Why does Mia feel as if she needs to demonstrate her facility with speaking English with the principal at this first meeting? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Mia's experience with gaining, and then immediately losing, the chocolate notebook in Mrs. Fletcher's class affect her attitudes and feelings about her own abilities and about school going forward? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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