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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 Nayeli rally support from for her aunt?

2. What is Irma's nickname?

3. What does Irma say would have made Maria's husband stay?

4. Which job does Nayeli perform for her Irma?

5. What was Don Pepe's job before he left the village?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the bandidos treat Nayeli?

2. Why do the older women in the village doubt Irma for office?

3. Who does Nayeli finally admit she wants to bring home with her?

4. Why is corn so expensive in Chapter Two?

5. What happens after Nayeli watches The Magnificent Seven?

6. How does Nayeli's mother make her living in Chapter Three?

7. How does the group of four friends fund their trip?

8. Who drives by the bus shooting guns?

9. Where are the men in Yolo's family?

10. What does Nayeli want for her future?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 25, Matt makes disparaging comments about his old and new Mexican friends. Is it surprising to the reader that Matt feels this way? Does this information change Matt's character?

Essay Topic 2

On their road trip, Nayeli and Tacho are disappointed by many quintessentially American things. What impresses them? How does nature affect them and their experiences?

Essay Topic 3

The girls are disgusted by the filth of the area Porfirio and Araceli live in. What makes them calm down and feel happier? Why is the couple generous when they have so little?

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