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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 does Lolo had a trickle of blood in Chapter 6?

2. In Chapter 2, how far is the walk to Manatee Elementary?

3. In Chapter 6, what sports does Merci say that Lolo likes to do?

4. In Chapter 6, where are Merci and Lolo pedaling from?

5. In Chapter 12, when is the last time that Merci remembers Abuela and Lolo bringing her to swim by themselves?

Short Essay Questions

1. Wht happened to Dona Rosa?

2. In Chapter 7, what happens when Merci kicks the ball toward the goal?

3. What does Merci remember what her mother said when she and her father got home late after the soccer game?

4. What does Lolo ask Merci to do at the end of Chapter 6, and why is Merci reluctant to do as he asks?

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

6. How did Mami become a physical therapist, and how does it help the family?

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

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

9. In Chapter 5, why is Merci worried about the group project in social studies?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Merci does not think that life is fair. Why does Merci think that life is not fair? What do her parents try to teach her about unfairness and life? How does Merci come to understand and accept that life is not fair?

Essay Topic 2

Ms. Tannenbaum frequently assigns group projects. Why does Ms. Tannenbaum frequently assign group projects? Why does she believe that collaboration is an important skill to learn? How is the importance of collaboration shown in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Edna uses peer pressure to get others to do what she wants. How does Edna use peer pressure as intimidation? What are the negative and positive effects of peer pressure?

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