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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what do Andrés and Jeremy do in the basement?

2. In Chapter 4, who is the main person of interest for Andrés?

3. In Chapter 2, how many children do Álvaro and Rosario have?

4. In Chapter 4, why is Enrique angry when Andrés starts attending the same school?

5. In Chapter 10, what does Andrés confront Paul about?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 6, how does the social and economic background of Andrés and his classmates affect their relationships and self-perception?

2. In Chapter 1, what might Andrés's decision to attend the reunion indicate about his character?

3. In Chapter 4, how does Enrique's academic success challenge the beliefs of those around him?

4. In Chapter 6, how does Andrés cope with the discomfort of being different, and what are the implications of his coping mechanisms?

5. In Chapter 4, how does Patricia's treatment of Enrique differ from her treatment of her own children?

6. In Chapter 2, how did Álvaro and Rosario afford their new home?

7. In Chapter 7, how does the narrator's relationship with his mother compare to his relationship with his father? What are the differences and similarities between the two relationships?

8. In Chapter 1, what can be inferred about the culture of Andrés's hometown?

9. In Chapter 2, what did Álvaro and Rosario do before they decided to move out of the city?

10. In Chapter 5, what is the significance of the music stopping at the reunion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways does the protagonist feel trapped in their hometown? Discuss the various factors that contribute to their unease and sense of being outnumbered by those around them.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 2, how did the desires and aspirations of the second generation of immigrants differ from those of their parents, and what impact did this have on the town?

Essay Topic 3

How does food reflect cultural identity, and what role does it play for Andrés and his family's sense of belonging?

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