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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Lizet's mother go on the morning she departed to return to school in Chapter 25?

2. Within what religion were Lizet's parents raised?

3. When did Lizet arrange to meet with Dr. Kaufmann after receving her email in Chapter 27?

4. When did Lizet make arrangements to fly home in Chapter 28?

5. C. elegans is described in Chapter 25 as being a type of what creature?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lizet feel conflicted about applying for the internship offered by Dr. Kaufmann?

2. What observations does Ricky make regarding Lourdes's behavior in Chapter 30?

3. What news is announced regarding the Ariel Hernandez case in Chapter 24?

4. What causes the conflict between Lourdes and Lizet in Chapter 20?

5. What drew Lizet to taking Dr. Kaufmann's class?

6. What are Lizet's first impressions upon seeing Ariel with his uncle at the Hernandez home in Chapter 23?

7. What do the coral reefs symbolize in Make Your Home Among Strangers?

8. What is in the envelopes from Ricky in Chapter 19? Who are the envelopes for?

9. What grades does Lizet receive after her first semester finals? What do these grades mean for her?

10. Why is Leidy upset over Lourdes's reaction at seeing Lizet in Chapter 31?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the setting of Miami, Florida, and particularly the neighborhoods where Lourdes, Leidy, and Ricky live. Where are Lourdes's and Ricky's new homes in relation to the family home that was sold? Where is the Hernandez home? How do the settings in Miami differ from those at Rawlings?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the plot structure of Make Your Home Among Strangers. Where in the narrative does the exposition transition to rising action? Where does the climax occur? What information is related in the falling action and denouement?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the themes of cultural identity and alienation in Make Your Home Among Strangers. How does Lizet navigate through the struggles of being out of sync with the culture around her? In what ways does Lizet feel alienated at school? In what ways does she feel alienated at home?

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