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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. How much does Bobby pay the traffickers after negotiating with them?

2. How does Emi's network feel about airing footage of Buzzworm?

3. What does Rodriguez remind Arcangel of?

4. What does Rodriguez say lead to his son's death?

5. What does Rafaela do when the man in the black Jaguar attacks her?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 45, what happens when Bobby and Rafaela reunite?

2. What does Emi confess to Buzzworm when she is on top of the news van?

3. In Chapter 39, how does Rafaela help Gabriel try to find Sol?

4. What happens after the gun is fired in Chapter 42?

5. Why does Rafaela visit Gabriel's house, after leaving Dona Maria's, in Chapter 24?

6. What happens when Arcangel tries to cross the United States border in Chapter 33?

7. What happens when Gabriel goes to Mazatlan in Chapter 32?

8. What does Bobby think is strange as he drives north with Xiayue into Los Angeles?

9. What happens when Gabriel calls Emi in Chapter 29?

10. How does Rafaela protect herself from the man in the black Jaguar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The homeless population play a central role in this novel, although most remain unknown characters. Consider how the characters in "Tropic of Orange" relate to the homeless. How does this large group work as a single character? What is the commentary this novel provides on the homeless?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the extended orange metaphor throughout the development of "Tropic of Orange". Consider the descriptions of the orange in relation to the scenes where it is features. How does the orange's physical movement serve as an extended metaphor?

Essay Topic 3

Complete a character analysis on Arcangel. How is he described? What role does he play in the novel? How do his magical qualities affect this novel? How does Arcangel's character influence the major themes of this novel?

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