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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Olga spotted with Joaquin?

2. How does Dona Ernestina decide to honor her husband and son in "Nada"?

3. In "The Story of My Body", why was the girl removed from the store?

4. At the end of "Letter from a Caribbean Island", what does Marina say she finally knows?

5. In "Dear Joaquin", how long has Olga been gone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The narrator and other characters encounter prejudice throughout this novel. Examine three instances of prejudice that were seen in "The Latin Deli". Who was involved? What happened? What was the impact on the characters involved? What do you think the author is trying to say about prejudice?

Essay Topic 2

The narrator spends much time lamenting on place. According to the text, what is the value of place? How does one's location define who they are?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the struggles faced by the narrator's parents in regards to fidelity and infidelity. How are these actions seen through the eyes of the narrator as a child? How are they reflected on by the narrator as an adult? What is the hierarchy of family values in "The Latin Deli"?

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