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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. At what time in the morning did Lizet's father drop her off at her mother's apartment building in Chapter 30?

2. What did Lizet tell her Investigative Biology Lab instructor about the internship in Chapter 34?

3. How old was Lourdes when she married?

4. How many people were arrested for drunk driving on the Palmetto on New Year's Eve, according to the woman in the crowd in Chapter 23?

5. How long does Lizet describe the raid as having lasted in Chapter 33?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lizet observe about the relationship between Lourdes and Caridaylis in Chapter 23?

2. What does Lourdes give Lizet to wear at the rally in Chapter 23? How is this item of clothing described?

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

4. What is in the envelope that Leidy gives to Lizet in Chapter 31? Why is this surprising?

5. What is the significance of Ricky's note inside Lizet's envelope in Chapter 19?

6. Why does Leidy say she did not confide in her sister regarding Lourdes's behavior in Chapter 31?

7. What causes the conflict between Ethan and Lizet in Chapter 29?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the themes of family and rivalries in Make Your Home Among Strangers. How are these themes developed through setting? What characters highlight these themes? What statements do you think the author is making in regards to family and rivalries?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss Dr. Kaufmann in the novel. How does Lizet come to know Dr. Kaufmann? What drew Lizet to her class? How does Dr. Kaufmann show support for Lizet?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the setting of Rawlings College. Where is Rawlings located? How esteemed is the college? What is the student body like? How are the buildings described?

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