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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 12, what event unnerves Andrés during his visit with Simone?

2. In Chapter 18, why is Andrés's past with Jeremy unsettled?

3. In Chapter 20, what is Simone a fan of?

4. In Chapter 11, why does Henry’s brother Andy confront him?

5. In Chapter 11, what does Henry convince himself about his weight gain?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 14, how is Jerzy portrayed?

4. In Chapter 12, what is the main point of Andy's monologue about aging and conservatism?

5. In Chapter 17, how do Rosario's relationships with the men in her life affect her perception of parenthood?

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

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

8. In Chapter 11, why did Henry ignore the warnings and reminders about his health?

9. In Chapter 12, how does Simone react to Andy's views on The View and Whoopi Goldberg?

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

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

How does food reflect cultural identity, and what role does it play for Andrés and his family's sense of belonging?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 2, in what ways did the influx of new residents to the town affect its social and cultural dynamics?

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