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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 16, what does Andrés decide to do about cheating on Marco with Jeremy?
2. In Chapter 15, who is the cool kid with biceps and a speech impediment?
3. In Chapter 19, what type of boss is Ikbir?
4. In Chapter 14, what is the rumor around school about Vanessa?
5. In Chapter 15, at the water-gun fight in the backyard, who cannot keep up with Paul's dad?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 13, how does the author describe the relationship between Phyllis and Wesley in the first paragraph?
2. In Chapter 12, what is the main point of Andy's monologue about aging and conservatism?
3. In Chapter 17, how does Rosario's attitude towards her children spending the night away from home reflect her beliefs about parenting and responsibility?
4. In Chapter 11, why did Henry ignore the warnings and reminders about his health?
5. In Chapter 17, how do Rosario's relationships with the men in her life affect her perception of parenthood?
6. In Chapter 16, what is Andrés's therapist's suggestion for dealing with his trauma?
7. In Chapter 21, how does Wesley's mental health affect his perception of reality?
8. In Chapter 12, what emotions do Simone and Andy display during their conversation?
9. In Chapter 12, how does Simone react to Andy's views on The View and Whoopi Goldberg?
10. In Chapter 18, what is the significance of Andrés's wristwatch mime?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Chapter 21, how does the protagonist's previous activism and political views contribute to his understanding of his experiences? How does it shape his responses to the discrimination he faces?
Essay Topic 2
In Chapter 12, in what ways does the conversation between Andrés and Simone reveal the character of each of them?
Essay Topic 3
In Chapter 24, the narrator mentions an Islamic center in town and wonders about the Muslim population. What might this say about the narrator's perspective on cultural diversity in their community? How does the presence of the Islamic center challenge or reinforce stereotypes?
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