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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 15, who is the cool kid with biceps and a speech impediment?
(a) Paul.
(b) Eric.
(c) Kevin.
(d) Arnold.

2. In Chapter 15, why does Andrés wonder if he and Paul make it their business to lure gay men into traps?
(a) They have a history of homophobic behavior.
(b) They want to prove their masculinity.
(c) They are curious about the gay community.
(d) They are angry at their fathers.

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

4. In Chapter 15, at the water-gun fight in the backyard, who cannot keep up with Paul's dad?
(a) The neighbor kid.
(b) Paul.
(c) His wife.
(d) Andrés.

5. In Chapter 11, what does Henry convince himself about his weight gain?
(a) It is due to his genetics.
(b) He will work on it later.
(c) He is losing weight.
(d) There is no need to change.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 14, what is the rumor around school about Vanessa?

2. In Chapter 13, what does Wesley struggle within the college community where he works?

3. In Chapter 16, why does Andrés apologize to Marco?

4. In Chapter 18, what does Andrés's father think about Venus' run to the final?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 16, how does Jeremy confess to Andrés that he still loves him?

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

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

4. In Chapter 11, how did Henry's upbringing contribute to his unhealthy eating habits?

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

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

7. In Chapter 16, how does Andrés feel about his relationship with Marco and his infidelity?

8. In Chapter 14, how is Jerzy portrayed?

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

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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