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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 Amá have a talk with Julia about?

2. What does Julia decide about Belén's friends?

3. When did Apá's parents die?

4. Why does Julia feel guilty about leaving for college?

5. What does Máma Jacinto say about Amá?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Isabela?

2. Who is Mamá Jacinta?

3. What does Julia start taking medication for?

4. What sporting event does Belén drag Julia to?

5. Who is Dr. Castillo?

6. Who is Dr. Cooke?

7. Why does Julia have to leave Mexico?

8. Who has a pregnancy scare?

9. Who used to be an artist?

10. Why does Lorena steal José Luis's secret money stash?

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 experience with depression and anxiety. How does Julia cope with her mental health issues? What are her coping methods, and are they effective? Why or why not? 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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