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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. Why is Connor frustrated with Julia?

2. What does Esteban tell Julia the first time he meets her?

3. What poet does Julia love?

4. What school does Connor get into?

5. Who shows Julia around Los Ojos?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is tio Chucho?

2. What does Julia promise Dr. Cooke?

3. What is Lorena doing after graduation?

4. Who is Mamá Jacinta?

5. Who found Julia the night she attempted suicide?

6. Who is Dr. Cooke?

7. Who is tia Fermina?

8. What does Julia start taking medication for?

9. Why does Julia have to leave Mexico?

10. What happened to Amá when she crossed the border with Apá?

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 analyzing how the author uses characters and behaviors to develop and strengthen the theme of loneliness in I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument. Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

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