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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 drives Julia home drunk?

2. What did Olga study in college?

3. Who tells Julia to seek out professional help for her mental health?

4. What does Julia hate about going to family parties?

5. What does Julia do every Thursday after school?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Julia tell off at her quinceañera?

2. Who takes Julia to an Indian restaurant?

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

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

5. Who is Angie?

6. Why does Julia go shopping for a dress?

7. Who is Julia's first kiss?

8. Who helps Julia apply to colleges?

9. What does Julia's mother do for work?

10. Who dies at the beginning of the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring Julia's resentment of her identity and heritage. What about her identity, heritage, and culture is frustrating for Julia? Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring Julia's reluctance to be a good Mexican daughter. What makes a good Mexican daughter according to Julia, and why is she adamant about avoiding that life path? Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring Julia's desire to be a writer. Why does Julia love writing, and why does she want to be a writer? What does the act of writing impact Julia and her understanding of herself? Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

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