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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 4, Patty is kind to Enrique, encouraging him to go to where?
2. In Chapter 8, why is Andrés's father happy to be alone?
3. In Chapter 6, what does Rosario thank Andrés for after the reunion?
4. In Chapter 4, how does Enrique and Andrés start high school together?
5. In Chapter 4, what does the text suggest about Enrique and Andrés’ future?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. In Chapter 4, how does Enrique's academic success challenge the beliefs of those around him?
3. In Chapter 10, what is the significance of Thursdays in Andrés's mother's routine?
4. In Chapter 2, what kind of neighborhood were Álvaro and Rosario on the rooftop of?
5. In Chapter 1, what can be inferred about the culture of Andrés's hometown?
6. In Chapter 9, what happened on Halloween to Andrés and his friends? Who were the assailants?
7. In Chapter 4, how does Patricia's treatment of Enrique differ from her treatment of her own children?
8. In Chapter 6, what does Andrés think of his own racial identity, and why does he feel that way?
9. In Chapter 1, does Andrés's attire suggest about his character?
10. In Chapter 2, how did Álvaro and Rosario afford their new home?
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
Discuss the differences in lifestyle and outlook between Rosario and Patricia and Andy and Jeremy. How do their respective experiences and perspectives shape their Friday night routines and attitudes towards family and responsibility?
Essay Topic 3
In Chapter 18, how does the protagonist's attitude towards the men's final and Venus losing reflect their overall perspective on life?
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