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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 Brittany do while Alex dances with the bride?

2. Alex learns that it was ______________ who killed his father.

3. What does Alex do that makes Doug feel more comfortable around him?

4. Brittany tells Alex that she must be perfect _______________________.

5. Why does Paco go to Brittany's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Brittany go to the garage to see Alex and what do they agree to regarding a new relationship?

2. Why does Alex feel so out of place when he, Brittany, Sierra and Doug visit an art gallery?

3. What does Brittany agree to do for Alex at Paco's request in Chapter 46?

4. What does Alex's mother warn him about regarding Hector?

5. Why does Alex get mad enough to hit Paco when he comes to the warehouse?

6. What order does Hector have for Alex to carry out on October 31?

7. In what way does Hector's behavior serve as foreshadowing for danger for Alex later in the story?

8. How has Brittany always tried to present herself in a way that people expect of her and how is Alex changing her perspective on that?

9. When do Brittany and Alex first kiss?

10. What happens to Alex when he leaves Mexico and returns to Illinois?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Elkeles' use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why Sanchez used them where he did.

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Brittany's mother. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Brittany's mother?

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Brittany. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Brittany?

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