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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 branch of the armed forces does Celina join?

2. Where was Sonia born?

3. Who teaches Sonia self-defense?

4. What does Celina buy for the children in Chapter 8?

5. What disease does Gallego have?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 5, why is Sonia confused about Mami's grief?

2. What are Sonia's trips to the grocery store with Papi like, in Chapter 2?

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

4. How does Sonia learn that she has diabetes?

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

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

7. How is Mami different after Sonia yells at her in Chapter 7?

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

9. How does Mami respond to Papi's death?

10. How does Sonia feel about school in the third grade?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Sonia's first job at the D.A.'s office shape her future?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the theme of education in the memoir. How do Sonia and her family view education? What are the key lessons that she learns throughout her life?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the relationship between Sonia and Kevin. What does it add to Sonia's life? In what ways does it help move her life forward?

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