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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. What does Peralta choose as his major?

2. Which shop does Peralta attempt to steal things from with his friends in Chapter 9?

3. Who does Peralta reconnect with from his past in Chapter 13?

4. Why can Peralta not be paid for his work as an advisor in Chapter 8?

5. What publication does Peralta agree to speak with on the record in Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What helps Peralta avoid the awkwardness of having to explain why he does not have a Social Security number at Princeton?

3. What happens when Peralta invites Nick to hang out with his Resurrection friends?

4. What does Mr. Breimer tell Peralta about his immigration situation?

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

6. What incident with a former Prep classmate shakes Peralta in Part IV?

7. How does Peralta react when his father returns to the Dominican Republic after a very brief visit?

8. What question prompts Peralta to share his immigration status with more administrators at Princeton in Part IV?

9. What kinds of experiences does Peralta highlight in his application to Princeton?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Yando feel about Peralta's accomplishments? When do Yando's feelings about Peralta's achievements and the praise he has attracted become most obvious? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

How does Peralta feel about his father at different points during this book? Write an essay exploring Peralta's complex relationship with his father.

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