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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. Where does Daniel attend summer camp?

2. Who finds a way to have Oscar's almond trees removed for free?

3. When Olivia's house goes on the market, how many offers come in?

4. On September 9, what flowers are by the bed when Patricia flies to see Eric?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are Aunt Belinda's thoughts about her marriage?

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

4. In August, what is Lucas's concern about the orchard and what does he suggest?

5. How are the trees removed from the almond orchard?

6. What does Patricia remember about her rape?

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

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 2

Claudia is diagnosed with a brain tumor. How does the brain tumor affect Claudia physically and emotionally? Why is she not able to be a chef any longer?

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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