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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 20, what is Simone a fan of?

2. In Chapter 15, who is the cool kid with biceps and a speech impediment?

3. In Chapter 11, what is Henry's occupation?

4. In Chapter 20, why does Andrés offer to buy Simone's comic books?

5. In Chapter 16, what occupation does the guy who gives Marco a lot of attention have?

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 18, what is the significance of Andrés's father's opinion on Venus Williams' career?

3. In Chapter 14, how is Jerzy portrayed?

4. What is the main conflict in the first few paragraphs in Chapter 18?

5. In Chapter 16, why does Andrés believe he sought out Marco for his dependability?

6. In Chapter 16, how does Jeremy confess to Andrés that he still loves him?

7. In Chapter 17, how do societal expectations of motherhood impact Rosario's sense of guilt and obligation towards her children?

8. In Chapter 13, how does Phyllis cope with the rejection they face from real estate agents?

9. In Chapter 11, what did Henry wait for before trying to change his habits?

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 12, in what ways does the conversation between Andrés and Simone reveal the character of each of them?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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