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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 19, why does Henry decide to go back to school?
(a) He wants to earn more money.
(b) He wants to impress his family.
(c) He is bored with his job.
(d) He wants to pursue his passion.

2. In Chapter 20, what does Sister Kay do in response to Simone's behavior after watching Cool Runnings?
(a) Encourages her to continue practicing accents.
(b) Ignores the behavior and move on.
(c) Sends a letter home asking her parents to talk to her.
(d) Congratulates her on her performance.

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

4. In Chapter 20, what is Simone a fan of?
(a) Sports and adventure.
(b) Accents and Jane Austen.
(c) Music and art.
(d) Action movies and comedy.

5. In Chapter 13, what does Wesley struggle within the college community where he works?
(a) Finding new students.
(b) Dealing with office politics.
(c) Adjusting to the environment.
(d) Proving himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 14, who does Paul escape his family dynamic with?

2. In Chapter 15, where does Andrés see Paul's dad in his memory?

3. In Chapter 14, what job did Jerzy have in the city?

4. In Chapter 12, what event unnerves Andrés during his visit with Simone?

5. In Chapter 16, where does Andrés and his friends go after school on Tuesdays?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the main conflict in the first few paragraphs in Chapter 18?

2. In Chapter 16, why does Andrés believe he sought out Marco for his dependability?

3. In Chapter 12, what is the main point of Andy's monologue about aging and conservatism?

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

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

6. In Chapter 17, how do societal expectations of motherhood impact Rosario's sense of guilt and obligation towards her children?

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

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

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

10. In Chapter 12, what emotions do Simone and Andy display during their conversation?

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