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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. What does Andrea break when Olivia is helping Claudia clear out her house?

2. On May 6, what restaurant do Olivia and Patricia try in Beverly HIlls?

3. On October 14, what time does the family receive an order to evacuate?

4. How far does Patricia have to drive to see her therapist?

5. What is the temperature on October 8 and 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. What group has Keila belonged to for 33 years, and what role has it played in her life?

2. What does Claudia steal from the hospital when she is discharged?

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

4. What announcement do Oscar and Keila make on October 12?

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

6. What is Oscar's financial position at the beginning of September?

7. What does Patricia remember about her rape?

8. What do Olivia and Patricia discover when they go to get pajamas, clothes, and makeup for Claudia on May 3?

9. What does Oscar say about L.A. weather to Claudia on June 3?

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

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

The novel takes place in Los Angeles. How does the setting relate to characters and events? Is the setting simply a backdrop to the story and characters or does it take on the role of a character?

Essay Topic 3

On October 14, the Alvarado family is ordered to evacuate. Why are they required to evacuate? What does the evacuation reveal about what is valuable in Oscar and Keila’s lives?

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