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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. Who told Mayor's family that the new neighbors' last name was Rivera?
2. Where are Mayor and his mother shopping when Cecilia introduces herself to Alma and Maribel?
3. How old was Rafael when he met his wife Celia?
4. When is Celia's birthday?
5. Who does Mayor describe taunting him in the locker room at school by acting like a chicken?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is Benny Quinto? Where is he from? What brought him to America?
2. How and why does Celia's relationship with Quisqueya change?
3. Who is Gustavo Milhojas and what led him to the U.S.?
4. How does Celia help Alma and the Riveras to acclimate to their new life?
5. What family history of Garrett's is related through Mayor's narrative?
6. Describe Maribel Rivera. How old is she? What is her demeanor like when she is introduced?
7. What does Garrett do to Maribel to lead Mayor to stand up for her by the bus stop?
8. What various attempts have Mayor's family made to visit Panama? What prevented them from doing so?
9. Where is Rafael Toro from? When did he come to the U.S.? Why?
10. From what narrative perspective is the novel related? Why is this significant?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the symbolism of snow and ice in The Book of Unknown Americans. What does snow represent to Mayor and to Maribel? How does the author use imagery to describe the ice storm? How is imagery used to describe the beach in the snow?
Essay Topic 2
Compare and contrast the Rivera family with the Toro family. In what ways are the men of these families similar? What connections are there between the women? Which family seems happier? Why?
Essay Topic 3
Analyze and discuss the character of Mayor Toro in The Book of Unknown Americans. How old is Mayor? What are his likes and dislikes? Where is his family from? What attracts Mayor to Maribel?
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