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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. In Chapter 13, where is the girl Peralta starts dating from?

2. In Chapter 10, who comes to visit Peralta and Yando?

3. Who comes to Peralta's awards ceremony in Chapter 13?

4. Where does Peralta go on his scholarship after Princeton graduation?

5. Who does Peralta have romantic feelings for in Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What recognition does Peralta receive from Princeton after his first year there?

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

5. Why is the name of the student campus center at Princeton a reminder to Peralta of his immigration troubles?

6. What happens when Peralta applies to be an advisor at Prep?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

How does Peralta feel about his mother Maria's decision to begin doing domestic labor like house-cleaning due to her lack of legal immigration status? Write an essay explaining 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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