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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 Oscar return after his trip in January?

2. On January 24, how long has it been since Olivia has seen her nanny, Lola?

3. In January, how long has Keila and Oscar Alvarado's pool been neglected?

4. When was Olivia's house built?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Patricia known as the Social Ace?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is Keila like?

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

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

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 3

Conflicts between characters are often caused by a problem. What are some conflicts that occur in L.A. Weather? Are the conflicts in the book mostly man vs. man, man vs. nature, or man vs. self? Are they internal or external conflicts?

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