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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, when Rosario and Álvaro confront Henry about his failing grades, how does he inform them?
2. In Chapter 5, why does the protagonist feel like he does not have enough role models or affirmation?
3. In Chapter 1, which year is Andrés reunion?
4. In Chapter 4, who hides in the bathroom, wondering what Marco will do?
5. In Chapter 8, what does Andrés promise to do before leaving Simone at the psychiatric hospital?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 10, why does Andrés's mother refuse her offer to supplement her pension?
2. In Chapter 6, what role does religion play in Andrés's school and how does it affect the students' sense of community and belonging?
3. In Chapter 9, what trends have the narrator noticed in Jeremy's neighborhood? What might these trends suggest?
4. In Chapter 3, who is Nicole and what is Andrés's history with her?
5. In Chapter 10, what is the significance of Thursdays in Andrés's mother's routine?
6. In Chapter 1, does Andrés's attire suggest about his character?
7. In Chapter 2, how did Álvaro and Rosario afford their new home?
8. In Chapter 9, what happened on Halloween to Andrés and his friends? Who were the assailants?
9. In Chapter 1, what can be inferred about the culture of Andrés's hometown?
10. In Chapter 3, how does Andrés feel about his past behavior towards Nicole and what does he feel the need to do about it?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How are Andrés's encounters with old companions in Chapters 1, 3, and 5 used by the author?
Essay Topic 2
How does food reflect cultural identity, and what role does it play for Andrés and his family's sense of belonging?
Essay Topic 3
In Chapter 2, in what ways did the influx of new residents to the town affect its social and cultural dynamics?
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