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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. On January 11, how long does Oscar sit in front of the TV before he realizes it is not on?

2. Where does Gabriel have an apartment?

3. What does Lola make Olivia promise in exchange for her watching the twins?

4. Most weeks, when does Gabriel go to New York?

5. How many children do Keila and Oscar have?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Olivia discover about her finances on April 14?

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

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

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

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

8. What keeps Oscar awake at night?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Irony is a literary device where the real meaning of words is contradicted or concealed. Where does the author use irony in L.A. Weather? How does the use of irony create a contrast between what readers expect and what happens?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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