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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. Who loaned Lizet the shirt she wore to the club in Chapter 22?

3. Where was Jillian doing an internship in Chapter 35?

4. What does "Madres Para Justicia" translate to in English?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Lizet's encounter with Victor distressing for her?

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

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

5. Who is Zoila and how is she described?

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

7. What does Lizet tell Ethan about her ring in Chapter 25?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Lizet's relationship with Omar in Make Your Home Among Strangers. For how long have they been seeing one another? In what ways is their relationship similar to Leidy's relationship with Roly? How is it different? Do you think that Omar is a protagonist or antagonist in the story? Why?

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