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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. How did Dona Rosa die?

2. In Chapter 8, who does Merci see at the theater when she arrives?

3. In Chapter 9, whose birthday party does Merc remember attending last year?

4. At the end of Chapter 6, what treats do Lolo and Merci bring home?

5. What month is it in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Merci usually eat for lunch at school in Chapter 8 and why?

2. What is Merci's career plan in Chapter 4?

3. What trouble does Merci have with her left eye?

4. How is Roli doing driving now that he has his license?

5. In Chapter 6, what happens when Lolo and Merci are pedaling home from El Caribe?

6. What happens to Lolo on the painting job in Chapter 12?

7. What is the Sol Painting company uniform like that Merci designed?

8. How is sixth grade at Seaward Pines Academy diffrent from fifth grade?

9. How does Lolo get new glasses in Chapter 4, and what are they like?

10. What does Jamie give Merci in Chatper 9, and what does she want Merci to do with it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Roli is expected to watch out for Merci when she goes to a movie with friends. What type of relationship do Merci and Roli have? How does Merci depend on him?

Essay Topic 3

Lolo is not acting like himself. Why is Lolo not acting like himself? How is Alzheimer’s interfering with his daily activities and his family relationships?

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