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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 does Julia have nightmares about sometimes?

2. How old is Dr. Castillo?

3. Who is Esteban?

4. Where do Apá's siblings live?

5. Who does Julia go to a diner with?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Julia cope with her anxieties?

2. Why does Julia have to leave Mexico?

3. Who is Andrés?

4. Why is Lorena skeptical of Connor?

5. What does Julia promise Dr. Cooke?

6. Who found Julia the night she attempted suicide?

7. What does Julia tell Apá at the airport?

8. Who is Mamá Jacinta?

9. Who has a pregnancy scare?

10. What does Julia give her parents at the airport?

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 explaining Julia’s attitude toward people and relationships. Include how and why her attitude changes throughout the narrative. Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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