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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. Where does Peralta apply to be an advisor in Chapter 8?

2. What happens to Keith, Derrick's old advising partner from Prep?

3. What does Peralta use to open a bank account at Princeton?

4. Who is Peralta with when they make fun of the jogger in the NYU sweatshirt in Chapter 11?

5. Who is Yando's advisor at Prep for his first year?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 is Peralta so reluctant to visit Father Michael when he is terminally ill with cancer, and how does he feel about his decision not to visit Father Michael after Father Michael's death? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the book, how does Peralta describe his interactions with girls and women he is interested in romantically? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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