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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. When did Gustavo Milhojas arrive in the United States?
2. To what school does Maribel have to go in order to study an ELL course and be evaluated?
3. What does Garrett call out to Maribel when he walks off after throwing her sunglasses (72)?
4. What was Celia studying to be at university when she met Rafael?
5. Where did Rafael and Celia get married?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is Alma Rivera? What role does she play in the novel?
2. What are some examples of the obstacles faced by the Riveras after their arrival in the U.S.?
3. What does Garrett do to Maribel to lead Mayor to stand up for her by the bus stop?
4. From what narrative perspective is the novel related? Why is this significant?
5. Where have the Riveras come from? Why have they come to the U.S.?
6. Where is Quisqueya Solis from? Why did she come to the U.S.?
7. Where is Arturo's job when the family arrives in the U.S.? What does he do?
8. How is the relationship between Enrique and Rafael different from Rafael's relationship with Mayor?
9. How does Alma compare her life in Mexico to her life in the U.S.?
10. Why does Alma blame herself for the accident that injured Maribel?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the theme of romantic love in The Book of Unknown Americans. How is this theme illustrated through Alma and Arturo? How is it illustrated through the Toro family? How does the author explore this theme through Mayor and Maribel?
Essay Topic 3
Who is Micho Alvarez? To what is he referring when he states the titular line of the novel? How is Micho different from the other main characters? What role does he play in the novel's plot?
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