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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who notes that Delaney's column has made several people angry?

2. What does América decide to name the baby?

3. Why does Jack want Delaney and Kyra to get in his car?

4. Where does América tell Candidó she wants to move?

5. What does Jordan search for in his home?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Candidó experiences flashbacks in this story that refer to his prior experiences with marriage and living in the United States. What do these flashbacks teach us about Candidó? What purpose do the flashbacks serve in the story?

Essay Topic 3

Kyra and América are two women in the same town, yet are very different in numerous ways. Compare and contrast the two female characters by using specific examples from Boyle's book.

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