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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what does Henry's parents worry about regarding his education?
(a) He is not taking his studies seriously.
(b) He is not getting enough sleep.
(c) He is partying too much.
(d) He is studying the wrong major.

2. In Chapter 16, why do the clerks at Sam Goody make Andrés self-conscious?
(a) They give him too much attention.
(b) They make fun of his taste in music.
(c) They follow him around the store.
(d) They suspect him of stealing.

3. In Chapter 19, what is Ellie’s cousin’s job at the hospital?
(a) Administration.
(b) Surgery.
(c) Radiology.
(d) Nursing.

4. In Chapter 13, why did Wesley agree to move to the suburbs with Phyllis?
(a) He wants to make Phyllis happy.
(b) He prefers the suburbs to the city.
(c) He wants to live in a predominantly white neighborhood.
(d) He wants to escape the college community where he works.

5. In Chapter 11, why does Rosario worry that her distaste for and fear of the world has caused Henry’s problems?
(a) Because Rosario thinks she is too strict with Henry.
(b) Because Rosario thinks she did nit give Henry enough love and attention.
(c) Because Rosario is overprotective of Henry.
(d) Because Rosario thinks her negative outlook on the world affects Henry.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 17, how does Rosario feel about her children sleeping in other people's homes?

2. In Chapter 15, when Paul's dad is funny, what character dies Andrés think he is like?

3. In Chapter 17, who is at home while Rosario and Patricia are spending time together?

4. In Chapter 19, how much can an employee make annually in radiology according to Ellie’s cousin?

5. In Chapter 16, why does Andrés spend more money than their friends at the record store?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 16, what is Andrés's reaction to Jeremy's advances?

2. In Chapter 18, what is the significance of Andrés's wristwatch mime?

3. In Chapter 13, how does Phyllis cope with the rejection they face from real estate agents?

4. In Chapter 12, why do you think Andy asks Simone about how she ended up in the place they are in?

5. In Chapter 13, how does the author describe the relationship between Phyllis and Wesley in the first paragraph?

6. In Chapter 12, how does Marco feel about The View and who is his favorite host?

7. In Chapter 16, what is Andrés's therapist's suggestion for dealing with his trauma?

8. In Chapter 11, why did Henry ignore the warnings and reminders about his health?

9. In Chapter 21, how does Wesley's mental health affect his perception of reality?

10. In Chapter 17, how does Rosario's attitude towards her children spending the night away from home reflect her beliefs about parenting and responsibility?

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