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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. Where are Olivia and Felix's embryos kept?

2. What is the name of Patricia's client at Target?

3. How long has Simon Brik pursued Keila with no luck?

4. Where did Claudia go to college?

5. On March 20, where does Felix arrange a twilight open house?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Olivia remember about buying her house and restoring it?

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

4. Why is Patricia known as the Social Ace?

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

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

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

8. On April 6, what does Felix do when he leaves?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

What a reader knows about events and characters is determined by the point of view in a book. What is the point of view in L.A. Weather? How does the point of view influence what readers know about events and characters?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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