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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. What is the major consequence of Beto and Gabi's mother's fight?

2. What is one thing that Gabi is really surprised about that happens during Cindy's labor?

3. What does Ian do when Gabi comes to house early?

4. What does Gabi's mother name the baby?

5. Why is Tia Bertha upset on Gabi's birthday?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gabi realize is going on between Martin and Lindsay when they go to the poetry performance together in January at The Grind Effect?

2. What tragic event happens to Gabi in February?

3. Why is Gabi upset about going to the poetry performance in January with Martin?

4. What happens to Gabi's dad right after Christmas?

5. In March, what does Martin suggest might help Gabi with her depression?

6. How does Gabi seem to feel about her father judging from the letter she writes to him in April, after he dies?

7. What ends up happening between Georgina and Gabi after Georgina confides in Gabi about her big secret?

8. What does Gabi get in the mail the day after Christmas that she is excited about?

9. What does Georgina tell Gabi in March that utterly shocks Gabi?

10. What plans does Gabi have to cancel in order to work on poetry with Martin in December?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does hearing Gabi's criticisms of her seem to affect Gabi's Tia Bertha at the end of the novel? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text.

Essay Topic 2

Consider the title of this book - Gabi, A Girl in Pieces - and write an essay analyzing what you think Quintero meant to convey in choosing it. Cite some of Gabi's specific character traits and actions, as well as examples from the text, in your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing how Gabi's eulogy for her father embodies her complex feelings about him and their relationship.

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