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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 does Julia want to study in college?

2. What does Lorena think of José Luis?

3. Who is Connor?

4. Why does Julia visit Angie?

5. What did Olga study in college?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who tells Julia she is pretty on a field trip?

2. Who does Julia tell off at her quinceañera?

3. Who is Julia's first kiss?

4. Why does Julia hate one of her uncles?

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

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

7. Why does Julia get upset with Lorena on a field trip?

8. Why does Julia eat junk food in secret?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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 relationship with Connor. What is the nature and significance of this relationship? How does it impact Julia? Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

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