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

2. What day is Keila and Oscar's 40th anniversary?

3. When do almond trees usually bloom?

4. On August 27, what is the name of the hostess at the barbecue that Lola attends?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is everyone happy with the arrangement for Patricia to live with her parents?

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

3. What is the news about Claudia's condition on June 1?

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

5. What does Patricia remember about her rape?

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

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

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

9. What nightmare is Patricia having in August?

10. How does Keila feel when Oscar finally tells her about the orchard?

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

What a reader knows about events and characters is determined by the point of view in a book. What is the point of view in L.A. Weather? How does the point of view influence what readers know about events and characters?

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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