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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. Who is Angie?

2. Who takes Julia out for pizza?

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

4. Why does Lorena tell Julia to shave?

5. Who takes Julia sledding?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Julia avoid having Connor at her house?

2. What is Julia's relationship with her mother like?

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

4. How does Olga die?

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 stuff her bed covers with pillows?

8. Who is Connor?

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

10. Who is Julia's first kiss?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story is told entirely from Julia’s perspective. Analyze the author’s choice to tell the story from Julia’s point of view. How does viewing the events from Julia’s point of view affect the plot? Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring Julia's relationship with her mother. It what ways does it change or evolve throughout the novel? Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring Julia's reckoning with family secrets. What secrets about her family does Julia come across throughout I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, and how do they impact her and her perception of her family? Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

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