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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. Which classics professor does Peralta become friendly with in Chapter 13?

2. Where does Father Michael leave Resurrection for?

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

4. What word does Peralta use to mean white girl?

5. What problem does Derrick have with Peralta's dating life?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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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