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Essay Topic 1

Why does Peralta's father insist on moving back to the Dominican Republic, while his mother is so intent on staying in America? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Peralta become so interested in books and literature, and what does education come to symbolize for him as he matures? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

When does Peralta first begin to understand the significance of his and his mother's lack of papeles, or immigration papers? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 4

What kinds of physical problems do Peralta and his family begin to develop as a result of their squalid living conditions in the early parts of the book? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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