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

Short Answer Questions

1. What religion was the woman in "Advanced Biology"?

2. In "How to Get a Baby", what helps fill the woman with new life?

3. In "The Story of My Body", how is the girl viewed in Puerto Rico?

4. Where does Marina watch an old man on the beach?

5. What is the chameleon looking for in "The Chameleon"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The Latin Deli" follows a girl through her maturation to womanhood. Trace the steps the narrator took to become an adult. Select four things that appear to be most vital in defining womanhood for an American Latina. What hurdles did she face? How did she overcome them and what was their lasting impact?

Essay Topic 2

Describe three instances of folklore or legend that are used in "The Latin Deli". Define the genre and explain how it fits in among the lives of these characters. What is the value of folklore? How does the use of it define this novel?

Essay Topic 3

How are elders treated in this novel? How does examining the role of elders help to describe Puerto Rican and American cultures? How are elders used as symbols? What is the author's message about heritage and family?

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