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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 does the narrator of 'The Shared Patio' keep track of?

2. Who does the main character in ‘This Person’ see at a park?

3. Who comes up with a plan to meet Prince Wililam?

4. Who shares a patio with Vincent Chang?

5. What drugs do Victor and his coworker do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is R.E.A.D?

2. What is Belvedere?

3. What is QuakeKare?

4. Who does Victor do drugs with in 'The Sister'?

5. What is Deagan Leather?

6. Who is Blanca?

7. Who is Potato?

8. Who is Maria?

9. Who does the narrator have sex with in 'The Sister'?

10. How old is the narrator in 'The Sister'?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the book. How does the title support the overall narrative tone and themes (such as growing up, finding purpose in life, etc.)?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the collection, many characters yearn for a sense of belonging. What characters in the story search for belonging, and how? Are they able to find it? Use examples from the text as support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring the theme of success. Many characters throughout the stories wish to live successful, fulfilling lives. In these contexts, what defines success? How do certain characters engage with their individual ideas of success? How do they go about finding it? Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument.

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