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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Letter from a Caribbean Island" what does the old man do during the night?

2. What color leaf does the chameleon start out on in "The Chameleon"?

3. To whom does Marina write a letter in "Letter from a Caribbean Island"?

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

5. What does Dona Ernestina do with the flags the government offered her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Considering all the poems and chapters of "The Latin Deli", how do you think the author defines success? Use examples from the text to support your opinion.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the United States and Puerto Rico through the eyes of at least three characters. Explain why each character feels the way they do and try to include characters with opposing points of view.

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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