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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. Who is Sonia's fourth grade teacher?

2. How much younger is Junior than Sonia?

3. How many brothers and sisters did Abuelita have?

4. Who does Sonia ask about how to get good grades?

5. Who is in charge of disciplining Celina when she is a child?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Gilmar say goodbye in Chapter 3?

4. Why do Sonia and Abuelita go to the vivero in Chapter 2?

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

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

7. How does Juli's death impact Abuelita?

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

9. What are Celina and Juli fighting about at the start of the Prologue?

10. How did Celina get to New York?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is this a feminist text? Be sure to include the definition of feminism in your response.

Essay Topic 2

Consider the role of the secondary individuals in the book. Select three key secondary individuals and analyze their impact on Sonia's development.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the role of mentors and role models in the text. Who are Sonia's key mentors and what role do they play in her development and success?

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