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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. How many people are evacuated from the Blue Cut Fire?

2. When does Patricia lose her Target client?

3. On May 29, how long does Olivia lounge in bed?

4. Who does Oscar find in his orchard on August 4?

5. When does Claudia open her eyes?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Patricia remember about her rape?

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

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

6. What happened after Claudia collapsed?

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

8. What are the terms of Olivia's divorce?

9. How does Olivia keep her embryos?

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

Simon Brik is an art gallery owner who exhibits Keila’s art. What is the relationship between Keila and Simon? Why does she feel vulnerable when she is with him in February?

Essay Topic 2

Colors are sometimes associated with mood. If you could assign a color to represent the mood L.A. Weather, what color would it be? Why? Would you choose different colors to describe the mood in different sections?

Essay Topic 3

L.A. Weather is about the Alvardo family. How would you describe the relationships between family members at the beginning of the novel? How do relationships between family members change?

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