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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. Why does Lorena tell Julia to shave?

2. How is Angie when Julia visits her?

3. Why are Julia's parents upset with her after her birthday party?

4. Who is Maribel?

5. Who takes Julia sledding?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Angie?

2. Who is Connor?

3. Why is Julia taking waltz classes?

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

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

6. Who takes Julia to an Indian restaurant?

7. Who is Julia?

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

9. Where does Julia find the key to Olga's room?

10. How does Olga die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring Julia's relationship with Lorena. What is the nature of this relationship and why is it an important one in Julia's life? Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring Julia's experience with depression and anxiety. How does Julia cope with her mental health issues? What are her coping methods, and are they effective? Why or why not? Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay explaining the significance of the title, I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. How does the title support the overall narrative tone and themes of the book? Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

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