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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. When does Abuela say that Lolo last saw Dr. Gupta in Chapter 16?

2. When did Lolo come to the U.S.?

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

4. Who does Edna say is bringing an R-rated movie to her party in Chapter 23?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What chores does Merci have to do in Chapter 16?

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

4. In Chapter 21, what does Michael think about the ideas Abuela has for his costume?

5. What happens before PE class in Chapter 14?

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

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

8. Why is Merci not allowed to try out for soccer?

9. When Merci works with Lena in Chapter 30, what does she learn about her?

10. What advice does Roli give Merci in Chapter 24?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Merci meets her mother at Lourdes Killington. What does Merci observe at the senior center that bothers her? What questions does she have for her mother? Why is Merci concerned about her grandparents after visiting Lourdes Killington?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

The setting or settings in a book are where the action takes place. Do the settings in the book serve as a backdrop to characters or does it almost take on the role of a character? How does the setting evoke feelings or set the tone in the book?

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