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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 18, why is Andrés's past with Jeremy unsettled?
2. In Chapter 16, why do the clerks at Sam Goody make Andrés self-conscious?
3. In Chapter 12, what triggers Simone's schizophrenia?
4. In Chapter 16, what does Andrés do when he cannot find one of his socks?
5. In Chapter 14, what is the rumor around school about Vanessa?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 12, how does Marco feel about The View and who is his favorite host?
2. In Chapter 12, what is the main point of Andy's monologue about aging and conservatism?
3. In Chapter 16, how does Jeremy confess to Andrés that he still loves him?
4. In Chapter 21, how does Wesley's mental health affect his perception of reality?
5. In Chapter 11, how did Henry's upbringing contribute to his unhealthy eating habits?
6. In Chapter 16, what is Andrés's reaction to Jeremy's advances?
7. In Chapter 16, why does Andrés believe he sought out Marco for his dependability?
8. What is the main conflict in the first few paragraphs in Chapter 18?
9. In Chapter 11, what did Henry wait for before trying to change his habits?
10. In Chapter 11, why did Henry ignore the warnings and reminders about his health?
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 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 3
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?
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