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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. When did the author's father set out on foot from New York to walk across America?
2. The author says in Chapter 2 that on their first night, he had in his mind that he wanted to sleep under a bridge because it was something that what writer would have done?
3. Who is described as Miguel's light-skinned and smart daughter in Chapter 5?
4. Who are the author's friends that drove him and Weston to their launch site for the journey?
5. What term from the book refers to the baskets that the author puts on the saddle of his bike?
Short Essay Questions
1. What information does the author relate about the Mayan calendar in Chapter 8?
2. How does the author describe his understanding of homosexuality while growing up?
3. What did Weston do in preparation for the journey?
4. What does the author remark about the TV show Will and Grace in Chapter 6?
5. Why did the author go home in Chapter 9?
6. What language barriers did the author face on his journey?
7. How is Mexico City described by the author in Chapter 8?
8. How does the author describe his religious background?
9. What did the author do to prepare for his journey?
10. How is Weston described?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Define "xenophobia" and discuss how it is thematically explored in To Shake the Sleeping Self. What individuals express xenophobic traits? How? What statements is the author making regarding xenophobia?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the plot structure and development in To Shake the Sleeping Self. Where would you denote the narrative's climax? How does the author build up to that climax? What information is related in the falling action and denouement of the plot?
Essay Topic 3
Describe and discuss the various settings that the author encountered in Mexico. How are they similar? How are they different? What were the author's favorite settings in Mexico? Why?
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