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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 11, why does Rosario worry that her distaste for and fear of the world has caused Henry’s problems?

2. In Chapter 18, what does Andrés wonder about his past with Jeremy?

3. In Chapter 14, what is Jerzy's nationality?

4. In Chapter 19, what is the reason for Henry’s previous attempts at college falling through?

5. In Chapter 15, why does Andrés wonder if he and Paul make it their business to lure gay men into traps?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 16, what is Andrés's reaction to Jeremy's advances?

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

3. In Chapter 14, how is Jerzy portrayed?

4. In Chapter 16, how does Andrés feel about his relationship with Marco and his infidelity?

5. In Chapter 17, how does Rosario's attitude towards her children spending the night away from home reflect her beliefs about parenting and responsibility?

6. In Chapter 13, how does the author describe the relationship between Phyllis and Wesley in the first paragraph?

7. In Chapter 11, how did Henry's upbringing contribute to his unhealthy eating habits?

8. In Chapter 16, what is Andrés's therapist's suggestion for dealing with his trauma?

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

10. In Chapter 21, how does Wesley's mental health affect his perception of reality?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 18, how does the protagonist's attitude towards the men's final and Venus losing reflect their overall perspective on life?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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