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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. When does Olivia decide she wants to divorce Felix?

2. On March 3, how long does Oscar head north on Interstate 5?

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

4. Where are Keila's parents buried in Mexico City?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What did Felix want in their home, and why did Olivia give in to his demands?

4. What happens when Oscar tries to get a loan on March 21?

5. What would Keila always say whenever Oscar would tell her about a business opportunity he wanted to pursue?

6. How do the twins survive falling into the pool?

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

8. On February 3, what struggles is Olivia having with the twins?

9. What does Claudia miss the Sunday before Easter, and how does she react when Olivia tells her what she missed?

10. Why is Patricia known as the Social Ace?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Simon Brik is an art gallery owner who exhibits Keila’s art. What is the relationship between Keila and Simon? Why does she feel vulnerable when she is with him in February?

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

Keila makes a major decision regarding her marriage toward the beginning of L.A. Weather. What is Keila's decision, and what are her reasons for it? Why is Oscar surprised by Keila's decision and request?

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