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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. How old is Naheed on September 9, 2001?

2. What color flowers are on a tree in front of Aimee's school?

3. What is the name of Sergio's father?

4. How large of a fine is there for fare evading on the subway?

5. On September 9, where have Will and his family been?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Naheed, and why do people stare at her?

2. What experiment does Naheed suggest that she and Eliza use to test a hypothesis on September 10?

3. Why did Aimee and her parents move to Los Angeles?

4. Why is it a relief at lunch on September 10 when Will's friends help themselves to his food?

5. On September 10, why does Sergio's father stop by the apartment where Sergio lives with his grandmother?

6. How has Will tried to help his mom after his father died?

7. What are Sergio and another boy doing at 7:46 a.m. on September 9?

8. Why does Sergio decide not to go to school on September 10?

9. Where have Will and his family been, and why was the trip not a good idea?

10. Why did Sergio go to Chicago?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Backstories are used to present information about events that happened before events in the novel. How do backstories provide insight into characters and events? What is the importance of backstories in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Sergio is black. How does Sergio feel that being black has affected his life? What has been Sergio’s experience with racism and how has it affected how he views life?

Essay Topic 3

Sergio is frustrated after his father visits. What type of relationship does Sergio have with his father? Why is Sergio frustrated after his father visits?

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