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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, what does Henry rely upon to mask his insecurities?

2. In Chapter 18, what does Andrés's father think about Venus' run to the final?

3. In Chapter 15, at the water-gun fight in the backyard, who cannot keep up with Paul's dad?

4. In Chapter 20, what does Sister Kay do in response to Simone's behavior after watching Cool Runnings?

5. In Chapter 14, what does Jerzy become after his wife dies?

Short Essay Questions

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

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 18, what is the significance of Andrés's wristwatch mime?

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

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

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

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

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

10. In Chapter 15, how does Paul's dad react to Mikey C.'s vomiting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

What does the conversation between the narrator and their mother in Chapter 23 reveal about their relationship? How does the mother feel about the narrator's ability to protect her, and why?

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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