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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 does Peralta's father tell him he will be back to visit?

2. Which teacher reaches out to Peralta in Chapter 8 asking if he needs to talk?

3. In Chapter 12, which uncle of Peralta's helps him move to Princeton?

4. What do Peralta and his friends affectionately call Father Michael?

5. Who is Peralta's faculty advisor?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part IV, why does the girl from San Diego break up with Peralta?

2. Why does Peralta choose public policy as his minor at Princeton?

3. How does Dr. Russell's attention help Peralta during his years at Collegiate?

4. Who does Peralta turn to for help after he gets caught stealing and why?

5. How does Nick react when Peralta tells him about his immigration status?

6. Who criticizes Peralta for his dating habits, and why?

7. How does Yando react to Peralta's academic success?

8. What happens when Peralta plays basketball with Yando on his trip home from Princeton in Part IV?

9. What happens when Peralta tries to steal CDs and record equipment with his friends?

10. Who are most of Peralta's friends during his first semester at Princeton?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Peralta's stress and anxiety about his immigration status affect his life throughout his years at Princeton? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Peralta finally agrees to be interviewed for Miriam's Wall Street Journal article about his immigration situation, despite the risks? Does the aftermath of the article's publication turn out as he expected? Why or why not? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

What is one possible path to citizenship for Peralta's mother, Maria, that she is not yet prepared to take, to Peralta's frustration? Why does Maria refuse to take this potential path to citizenship? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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