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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 Prieto like to do to calm himself?

2. What is Olga's favorite bakery in Sunset Park?

3. What was Jan's nationality?

4. What is the name of Dick's assistant?

5. When did Prieto first meet the Selbys?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What assumptions did Dick have about his relationship with Olga after he divorced his wife?

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

5. Why does a rich person's wedding never feature hideous carpet?

6. How did Carol build her catering business?

7. What type of job did Matteo have before his mother was diagnosed with cancer, and how did he live?

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

9. What does Dick have that Olga wants in Access?

10. Why is summer Olga's favorite time of year?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Artistic license is the way that an author creates, art, music, or writing based upon her interpretation of life. How does Gonzalez use artistic license to create the realistic background of Olga Dies Dreaming?

Essay Topic 3

Olga and Matteo have a conversation at Sylvia’s Social Club. What do they discuss? What does the conversation reveal about Olga's vulnerability and insecurities?

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