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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the first women in a position of real-world authority that Sonia encounters?
(a) Mrs. Jane Mainy, Esq.
(b) Dr. Elsa Paulsen.
(c) Dr. Perry Mason.
(d) Professor Riza Burn.

2. How old is Sonia at the start of Chapter 5?
(a) 9.
(b) 8.
(c) 10.
(d) 15.

3. Who is Sonia's fourth grade teacher?
(a) Sister Roselie Juanitta.
(b) Sister Maria Rosalie.
(c) Sister Garcia Grace.
(d) Sister Carmin Diego.

4. What is Carmelo's nickname for Sonia in Chapter 10?
(a) Little Sister.
(b) Book Worm.
(c) Nerd face.
(d) Computer-Head or Compy.

5. What does Aurora do to make money for the family?
(a) Hems dresses.
(b) Cleans houses.
(c) Sews handkerchiefs.
(d) Makes pies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year is Sonia diagnosed?

2. How did Sonia first find out she has diabetes?

3. Who does Abuelita believe spoke through Sonia in Chapter 5?

4. Where does Celina meet Juli?

5. What fruit does Abuelita love?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Celina deal with Juli's drinking in Chapter 1?

2. How does Gilmar say goodbye in Chapter 3?

3. In the Preface, why does Sonia say she decided to write a memoir?

4. How did Celina meet Juli?

5. What was Celina's childhood like?

6. What is Sonia's response to the needle Mr. RIvera uses her in the Prologue?

7. Despite Celina's sadness why does Father Dolan refuse to visit her?

8. How does Sonia find out about her father's death in Chapter 5?

9. How does Sonia learn that she has diabetes?

10. Why does Sonia always make sure there is milk in the house?

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