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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. Where was the apartment where Nelia Zafon lived with Josie?
2. Where was Jose Mercado injured, leading to his using a walker?
3. What President is in office when Rafael is fired from the diner?
4. Who brings his camera and shoots photos of everyone on Christmas at Mayor's apartment?
5. What is Enrique's favorite meal?
Short Essay Questions
1. What information about Mayor and Maribel does Quisqueya relate to the Riveras?
2. What causes the strife between Mayor and William?
3. What leads to the fight between Mayor and Garrett? How does the fight end?
4. Who is Micho Alvarez? What is his story?
5. What do the Riveras do to celebrate their anniversary? What mood is created in this scene?
6. What do the tenants of the Redwood Apartments do when the electricity goes off on Christmas?
7. How does Rafael drive on the way home from the car lot? Why does he drive this way?
8. What is the significance of the song "Feliz Navidad" in the novel?
9. Why does Rafael lose his job? What problems does this present?
10. Why does Arturo have such a difficult time finding a new job?
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
Discuss the plot structure of The Book of Unknown Americans. Where in the narrative does the rising action begin? Where is the climax? What tone is demonstrated in the falling action and denouement of the story?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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