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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. Why does the old man frighten Chiquita?

2. What makes Inda's mind go blank?

3. How does Brown rip his pant leg?

4. How does Thaddeus surprise Chiquita?

5. What nickname does Michael give Inda?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Valerie do after she leaves?

2. How does Chiquita explain the situation?

3. Why does Chiquita approach Raymond?

4. Why did Chiquita stop seeing Brown?

5. Why did Bae-Bae's neglect Chiquita?

6. What surprises Inda when she goes to Chiquita's room?

7. What does Chiquita tell Inda in the bathroom?

8. Why does Inda not tell Michael her name?

9. Why does the fire not start?

10. What motivates Chiquita to find her mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the structure of the book:

How does the author use character and dialogue to drive the narrative?

Discuss elements of the narrative structure; Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story?

How does the story's structure express the book's themes?

Essay Topic 2

How does Brown prove his leadership skills in this story? What are his strengths and weaknesses as a leader?

Essay Topic 3

What does Chiquita learn about friendship in this story? Why is this such an important lesson to learn?

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