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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 was the name of the camp counselor who introduced Lisette to Ernie Pyle, Martha Gellhorn, and George Orwell?

2. In Book II, Chapter 1, how old was Mason?

3. Where is Juan Pablo from?

4. What does Valencia want to be?

5. Where did Lisette and other Westerners live in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why had Lisette felt that Kabul was increasingly dangerous in Chapter 4?

2. How does Abel describe what it is to be a person in Chapter 1?

3. Why are mosquito nets that are supposed to stop malara causing problems in Africa?

4. How did Abel meet Luisa, and what did he learn about her?

5. What does Sofia say are reasons why the proposed treaty with the FARC is trash?

6. What did Able do when he was with Osmin?

7. At the time of the raid on Ammar al-Zawba'i, how did Mason describe himself and his job?

8. How did the mayor of Rioclaro die?

9. In Book II, what did Mason believe about his father's work and his own work?

10. What was Abelito's favorite game to play with the other children?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Raul makes a lifestyle change. Why does Raul make a lifestyle change? How does his change cause unexpected consequences?

Essay Topic 2

Juan Pedro is not impressed when he sees a mural of Che Guevara at Nacional. Why is Juan Pedro not impressed when he sees a mural of Che Guevara? Who is Che Guevara? Why does Juan Pedro believe the man should not be honored in Colombia?

Essay Topic 3

Javier is not sure he can inspire people to follow him now that he is in charge after Jefferson’s death. Why is Javier not sure he can inspire people to follow him? Why does Luisa decide to help him? Why is it important to have a powerful authority figure in Norte de Santander?

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