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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. In what vehicle does Alma's family cross the border?
2. Who is Rafael's eldest son?
3. Where did Gustavo Milhojas get his first job in the U.S.?
4. How old was Enrique when his family moved to the U.S.?
5. Who is the priest that leads Mass at the church where Mayor's family attends?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is Gustavo Milhojas and what led him to the U.S.?
2. How is the theme of migration explored in the novel?
3. Where is Arturo's job when the family arrives in the U.S.? What does he do?
4. What family history of Garrett's is related through Mayor's narrative?
5. Who is Alma Rivera? What role does she play in the novel?
6. What various attempts have Mayor's family made to visit Panama? What prevented them from doing so?
7. What encounter does Alma witness between Maribel and Garrett? How does she respond?
8. From what narrative perspective is the novel related? Why is this significant?
9. How is the relationship between Enrique and Rafael different from Rafael's relationship with Mayor?
10. What are some examples of the obstacles faced by the Riveras after their arrival in the U.S.?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss gender roles and expectations in The Book of Unknown Americans. How are the women in the story treated differently than the men? What is expected of them? What harassment or abuses do the women of the novel experience?
Essay Topic 2
Why are Mayor and Maribel forbidden from seeing one another? Do you think that this punishment was justified? Why or why not? What are the repercussions of this action?
Essay Topic 3
Who is Garrett Miller? What information is related about Garrett's back-story? What are his current circumstances like? What role does Garrett play in the novel's plot?
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