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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Delaney try to joke about when the fire is burning?

2. What does Kyra discover in Agoura?

3. What happens to the bills Candidó is saving?

4. Why do Delaney and Kyra go out walking together?

5. What does Delaney overhear Jack, Jr., saying about Mexican girls?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which character in Boyle's book is most likable? Why? Which character do you like the least? What is it about that particular character that causes you to dislike him or her?

Essay Topic 2

The title of Boyle's work, "The Tortilla Curtain," does not obviously communicate the theme of his book. In your opinion, why does Boyle choose this particular title for his work? What does this title signify? What does it tell readers about the story?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters of Delaney and Candidó. How are their lives different? How are the characters the same?

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