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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. When Olga went to Sylvia's with Matteo, how much money did she leave?

2. How old does Olga think Sylvia is?

3. How many years was Dick married before he got his divorce?

4. How many years after Olga wanted to be confirmed in the Catholic church did her father die?

5. From what city in Puerto Rico did Olga's grandmother come from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is one of the favorite parts of Prieto's job as a politician?

2. What is known about Mrs. Henderson, the mother of the bride in "The Napkins" and how she is handling her eldest daughter's wedding?

3. Of all the things that Prieto does, what relaxes him?

4. Where did Prieto's father live when Prieto bailed him out of Rikers?

5. How did Olga's mother feel when Olga was accepted to an Ivy League college?

6. Who is Olga's favorite floor captain from a catering company, and why can she not have him for the Henderson wedding?

7. How did Carol build her catering business?

8. After Prieto got his driver's license, what was the first drive that he took alone?

9. What letter does Olga's mother write to her on her 13th birthday?

10. How does Olga meet Matteo, and what is he like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Olga has challenges dealing with the wealthy people for whom she plans weddings. Why does Olga have challenges dealing with the wealthy people for whom she plans weddings? How and why do some of these challenges have to do with penny-pinching?

Essay Topic 2

Olga enjoys watching Prieto skillfully work the crowd at the fundraiser. What social-political skills does Prieto have? Why is he adept at bridging cultures and bringing people together?

Essay Topic 3

Pietro has been a politician for about 17 years. Why does Pietro feel ineffectual as a politician?

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