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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. After Olivia gave brith to Diana and Andrea, how long was she unconscious?

2. How often does the ferility lab send notices asking couples what they want to do with their embryos?

3. Who designed the house Olivia lives in?

4. At what point in Olivia's pregnancy with Diana and Andrea, was she diagnosed with placenta percreta?

5. How many family members and friends always gather at the Alvarados' for Passover?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Olivia tell her mom at the prompting of her sisters on February 4?

2. Where does Claudia go after getting her car washed?

3. What does Keila say to Oscar when he returns, and what does he feel about what she says?

4. Why does Lola object to watching Olivia's twins, and why does she change her mind?

5. What is the show of Keila's pieces in April like?

6. What is Keila like?

7. How does Keila feel when she visits her parents' graves?

8. Why does Claudia Alvarado keep her maiden name when she marries?

9. What keeps Oscar awake at night?

10. What does Keila tell her girls when they want to file a missing person’s report for their father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Claudia is diagnosed with a brain tumor. How does the brain tumor affect Claudia physically and emotionally? Why is she not able to be a chef any longer?

Essay Topic 2

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in L.A. Weather? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 3

Olivia and Felix are married and have two daughters. How would you describe the relationship between Olivia and Felix? Why does it end in divorce?

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