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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. Where does Julia go when she cannot sleep?

2. Who is Julia's first kiss?

3. Who does Julia hang out with on a field trip?

4. Which relative is Julia fascinated by?

5. Why is Julia so hungry in the weeks after a funeral?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Connor?

2. What kind of party does Amá want to throw for Julia?

3. Why does Julia hate one of her uncles?

4. Why does Julia stuff her bed covers with pillows?

5. Why is Julia fascinated by Freddy and his wife?

6. Who takes Julia to an Indian restaurant?

7. Why did Julia's parents drop out of school?

8. Why does Julia go to Olga's college?

9. Who is Juanga?

10. Who does Julia bump into at a party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring Julia's relationship with Olga. What is the nature of this relationship, and how does Julia's understanding of who her sister was shift after her death? Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring Julia's vision for her future. What does she want from life? Who and what does Julia want to be, and what do these desires suggest about who she is as a character? Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay explaining Julia’s attitude toward people and relationships. Include how and why her attitude changes throughout the narrative. Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

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