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

2. On July 21, how large is the wildfire that nearly burns the Hollywood sign?

3. On May 14, what type of bird crashes into Olivia's sliding glass door?

4. When do almond trees usually bloom?

5. How many times a year does Keila usually go to the synagogue?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What do family and friends do for Claudia on July 4?

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

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

10. How does Olivia keep her embryos?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gabriel is helpful when he first comes to the hospital to see Claudia, but that changes. How does Gabriel act at the hospital? How do his actions change? What do his actions reveal about his character?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Oscar has a secret. What is Oscar’s secret? What does his secret have to do with his weather obsession?

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