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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. Why does Peralta's mother initially travel to the USA?

2. What is the name of one of Peralta's aunts in New York City?

3. Who is Peralta's eighth-grade English teacher?

4. What illness does Peralta get while living in the shelter?

5. What book does Peralta's class read in eighth grade English?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Peralta feel after visiting a Collegiate classmate's home for the first time?

2. What is Maria scared that Peralta and Yando might become?

3. When does Peralta first realize he and his mother do not have papeles (papers)?

4. Why is Peralta's mother reluctant to return to the Dominican Republic?

5. Why do Peralta and Yando keep their shoes on in the shower at the homeless shelter?

6. What do Peralta and the other boys at Resurrection like to do with Father Michael?

7. Why does Peralta's mother have a falling out with her family in Chapter 1?

8. Why does Peralta's mother neglect to stay in touch with her sisters for so long?

9. Why does Peralta's family first come to America?

10. What does Peralta do at Resurrection Sunday school to make the teacher want to introduce him to the priest?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay explaining the impact that Jeff has on both Peralta's and Yando's lives, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Peralta is so reluctant to share his immigration status problems with people? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring Peralta's perspective on Catholicism, faith, and spirituality, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

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