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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. In Chapter 14, what do the boys take from Merci's lunch?

2. In Chapter 27, who sleeps in the sewing room to be sure that Lolo is okay?

3. In Chapter 19, what does Merci remember the temperature was when she and her class sang at senior citizen residence?

4. In Chapter 28, how many days does Ana make Roli and Merci stay home after the car accident?

5. Who splits a cookie with Merci in Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Merci's grandparents not attend grandparents' day in Chapter 18?

2. What does Merci notice when she and Roli are driving home in Chapter 26?

3. Why does Ana not drive to school with Roli and Merci in Chapter 21?

4. In Chapter 23, where does Merci leave Michael's mask and costume, and what happens to it?

5. What happens when they remove the plaster from Edna?

6. In Chapter 14, why does Merci get mad at the boys during lunch?

7. At the end of Chapter 25, who does Merci see and talk to?

8. What are the best photos in Abuela and Lolo's room?

9. Why does Ms. Tannenbaum allow Michael and Merci to work together in Chapter 22?

10. In Chapter 17, what does Michael write to Merci in hieroglyphics?

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

Enrique and Manny Cruz have a running rivalry. What does their relationship reveal about rivals and enemies?

Essay Topic 3

Edna loses her popularity after she gets in trouble for trashing a costume. How popular was Edna before she got in trouble? How do people seem glad when she gets in trouble? Why does Merci struggle to understand how people can be so mean? What does Merci decide is the difference between popularity and friendship?

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