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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 kind of party does Amá want to throw for Julia?

2. Who does Lorena say is stuck up?

3. What kind of clothing does Julia find in Olga's room?

4. How old is Julia?

5. What happens at Connor's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Julia cuss out at Olga's college?

2. Why does Julia eat junk food in secret?

3. Who is Angie?

4. What does Mr. Ingman suggest Julia do on a field trip?

5. Who dies at the beginning of the novel?

6. Who is Connor?

7. Who is Juanga?

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

9. Who does Julia bump into at a party?

10. What does Julia find in Olga's bedroom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring Julia's desire to find out more about her sister after her death. What is this journey like, how does it impact Julia and her understanding of Olga? Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring Julia's guilt about Olga's death. What causes Julia to feel guilty and personally responsible for her sister's death? How does she reckon with this guilt? Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

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