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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 Claudia open her eyes?

2. What percent chance does Claudia have of coming out of the surgery to remove her tumor alive?

3. What is the name of Patricia's therapist?

4. When Claudia's Malibu house is sold, what percent of the proceeds will she keep?

5. How long does it take Patricia to drive Daniel to summer camp?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Oscar angry after the phone call with Eric discussing his and Patricia's divorce?

2. What happens when the Alvarados are told to evacuate?

3. On their 40th anniversary, what conversation do Oscar and Keila have about presents?

4. How does Olivia keep her embryos?

5. What does Patricia remember about her rape?

6. What does Felix do with the home's smart system after he leaves and he and Olivia file for a divorce?

7. What happened after Claudia collapsed?

8. Why does Claudia begin to realize that she may not be able to go back to work after she finishes her rehabilitation?

9. How does Gabriel become unreasonable when Claudia is in the hospital?

10. What nightmare is Patricia having in August?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Cliffhangers are a literary device that leaves readers wondering what will happen next. How does the author use cliffhangers in L.A. Weather? How do cliffhangers create suspense?

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