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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 does the novel gloss the word “entiendes”?

2. Which of the following is the name of Sierra’s neighbor’s cat?

3. Which of the following kinds of dance does Sierra note knowing?

4. From which of the following did Sierra’s grandmother die?

5. Which of the following is noted as Bennie’s given name?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Sierra flees from Club Kalfour, what results in her getting lost?

2. How is Robbie dressed when he meets Sierra in advance of going to Club Kalfour?

3. What reasons does Juan give for not having told Sierra about shadowshaping?

4. How does Sierra react to setting foot on the grounds of Columbia University?

5. What reason does Sierra note for finding it impressive that her grandfather could pause a domino game with his stories?

6. What does Sierra note as evidence of her grandmother’s love for her childhood self?

7. What random gossip does Bennie report to Sierra while braiding her hair?

8. How is the Tower described when it is introduced?

9. What outfit is Sierra wearing when she leaves to attend the first party of the summer?

10. How is the failure of people to see the changes to shadowshaped artwork explained?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explicate the significance of Neville’s vehicle.

Essay Topic 2

The novel repeatedly sites magic in the left hand and arm. Why might it do so, and what in the novel and in experience indicate as much?

Essay Topic 3

Explicate the significance of the location of Manny’s publishing office.

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