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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 did Oscar's family received a 38,000 acre spread in a grant from Governor Figueroa?

2. How old is Olivia?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens to Claudia on April 30?

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

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

6. What is Keila like?

7. How do Diana and Andrea fall into their grandparents' pool?

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

9. What is the pool like at Keila and Oscar's place?

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

Oscar is angry about his daughter’s divorces. Why is he angry about his daughter’s divorces? Why does he think they are using a double standard when it comes to their divorces?

Essay Topic 2

Oscar has a secret. What is Oscar’s secret? What does his secret have to do with his weather obsession?

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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