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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. How much does the man with a ponytail charge Candidó for staying in a room for two nights?

2. What is Delaney Mossbacher's occupation?

3. Who is Dominick Flood?

4. Who appears oddly interested in the person Delaney hit with his car?

5. Which of the following does Candidó notice about one of the boys who attacks his campsite?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Delaney overhear at the Arroyo Blanco Estates community center?

2. What is Candidó's reaction to the onset of América's contractions?

3. What does Candidó do after he realizes that the labor exchange has been torn down?

4. What is the general message of Delaney's column, "Pilgrim at Topanga Creek"?

5. Why does Candidó think América needs more protein? How does he make sure she gets enough protein?

6. Describe América's new employer and what sort of work he hires her to do.

7. What does Kyra give Delaney when he helps her close the Da Ros place? What does Delaney tell her when she describes to him why she likes the mansion?

8. Describe Candidó's interaction with the light-skinned Mexican in the park.

9. How does Delaney perceive fall weather in Los Angeles?

10. Describe the typical weekday morning routine for Kyra, Delaney, and Jordan.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the climax of this story and the series of events leading up to the climax. How do the characters respond to the climax? What does Boyle include in his story to insure that the climax will be as powerful and meaningful as possible?

Essay Topic 2

Boyle's story presents two marriages that appear to be very different from one another. How are the relationships different? How are they the same? Be sure to use specific examples from your reading.

Essay Topic 3

How do specific characters conform to expectations of those around them in Boyle's story? In what context does this occur? What is the author seeming to say about the impact that conformation may have on relationships between people?

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