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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Lydia come back to town in "Lydia"?

2. What turning point is "5:00 A.M.: Writing as Ritual" about?

3. In "Advanced Biology", what does the woman say the name of her first crush was?

4. "How to Get a Baby" explains the role of what world for island woman?

5. Where has Olga been banished to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several chapters and poems of this novel deal with dreams. What types of dreams do the characters have? How do they interpret them? How do you interpret them? What is the importance of dreams to this novel as a whole?

Essay Topic 2

Loss is a strong theme in "The Latin Deli". How do the characters of this novel deal with loss? Select four examples of characters who are dealing with loss and analyze their struggles. What features and traits does the author suggest are necessary to survive a loss?

Essay Topic 3

Much of "The Latin Deli" takes place in the 1960's. How does this time period affect the development of the narrator and other characters? What events resonate throughout the rest of the novel?

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