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

2. On August 4, when does Oscar remember the Los Angeles Riots happened?

3. For how long has Keila gotten together with friends for a book club?

4. When did Oscar promise himself that he would walk all the neighborhoods in Los Angeles?

5. What is the name of the horse that Patricia sees when she visits her therapist?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. How does Olivia keep her embryos?

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

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

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

Lola has never married. What are some reasons why Lola has not married? Does she regret never marrying?

Essay Topic 3

Foreshadowing is a method authors use to hint at events to come in a novel. How does the author use foreshadowing in L.A. Weather? Does the use of foreshadowing create suspense?

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