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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Maxine say she misses?

2. What does Shannon say Mexican chickens are?

3. What kind of creature do the Mexican boys have tied up in a shirt?

4. What does Shannon call Latta?

5. What is the only church Maxine says would accept Shannon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the time period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 2

Compare Mexican and American culture.

1) What are the differences between the two cultures?

2) In what way have the two cultures influenced each other?

3) How would the author represent Mexican culture and Mexican's if the play were released today?

Essay Topic 3

Choose two of the following people and outline his/her influence on Shannon's life:

1) Maxine

2) His mother

3) Fred

4) His bishop

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