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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, who is talking to Andrés when he is overcome by emotions?
2. In Chapter 2, how long does Rosario try to get pregnant?
3. In Chapter 1, what does Andrés want to do?
4. In Chapter 4, who is the main person of interest for Andrés?
5. In Chapter 2, which character is confident and studious?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 3, how does Andrés feel about his past behavior towards Nicole and what does he feel the need to do about it?
2. In Chapter 10, why does Andrés's mother refuse her offer to supplement her pension?
3. In Chapter 1, what can be inferred about the culture of Andrés's hometown?
4. In Chapter 4, how does Enrique's academic success challenge the beliefs of those around him?
5. In Chapter 8, what does Andrés think about the pastoral scenery at the hospital?
6. In Chapter 7, what does the description of the mother's appearance reveal about her personality and character? How does her appearance change throughout the story?
7. In Chapter 10, what is the significance of Thursdays in Andrés's mother's routine?
8. In Chapter 1, what might Andrés's decision to attend the reunion indicate about his character?
9. In Chapter 2, what kind of neighborhood were Álvaro and Rosario on the rooftop of?
10. In Chapter 7, how does the narrator feel about his mother's past and her life before coming to America? How does this shape his understanding of her as a person?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What role does the cemetery play in the narrator's grieving process? How does it differ for the narrator and their mother?
Essay Topic 2
What role does systemic racism play in the protagonist's experiences? How does it intersect with his mental illness?
Essay Topic 3
What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of Andrés attending his high school reunion?
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