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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the girl in "The Paterson Public Library" describe the library?

2. In "The Story of My Body", why is the girl teased at school?

3. "The Lesson of Teeth" says that what will happen if you dream of teeth?

4. In "Lydia", what was considered a "token" to the woman?

5. What happens to the chameleon's cage in "The Chameleon"?

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

What does El Building represent to the narrator and other characters of this novel? Using events that happened in the building, along with descriptions of it from the text, explain how El Building is a character and its role in developing "The Latin Deli".

Essay Topic 3

"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?

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