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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 asks Julia out to coffee?

2. Why does Julia go shopping for a dress?

3. Who is Julia?

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

5. Who is José Luis?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Juanga?

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

4. Who is Angie?

5. Why is Julia taking waltz classes?

6. Why does Julia hate one of her uncles?

7. Who does Julia tell off at her quinceañera?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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