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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. What is Ana doing in Chapter 19 at the Lourdes Killington Residence?

2. What games does Merci's social studies class decide to create for the festival in Chapter 20?

3. Where is the car hit when Roli swerves to miss Lolo in Chapter 26?

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

5. What color are the ends of Lena's hair in Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 21, where and why is Merci waiting for her mother?

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

3. How badly is Ana's car damaged in Chapter 27?

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

5. What conversation does Merci have with her mother after seeing seniors at Lourdes Killington Residence?

6. In Chapter 15, what does Enrique say when Merci complains about riding in the van?

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

8. In Chapter 20, how does Merci say that autumn is like in Florida?

9. What happens before PE class in Chapter 14?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Allusions are figures of speech used when an author mentions a person, place, or thing, but does not provide background information about the person, place, or thing. What are some allusions that the author uses in the book? Is research required to understand the allusions the author makes? Does the use of allusions make understanding what is happening difficult?

Essay Topic 2

Merci’s family does not believe in lying or keeping secrets. What has Merci been taught about lying and keeping secrets? What secret does the family keep from her? Why does she feel betrayed when she learns the family has been keeping a secret from her?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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