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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 "Santi," what does Malachi ask Emoni to do after school?

2. How old does Emoni think that Ms. Fuentes is?

3. Where in Spain is the culinary arts class planning on going?

4. When did Emoni get pregnant?

5. In "Julio, Oh, Julio," whose biography has Julio just read?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Emoni always imagine she would be someday?

2. Once the introductory classes for the culinary arts class are over, what is the schedle for the classes?

3. How does Chef Ayden quiz his students and why?

4. Why does Emoni think it will be easy for Angelica to get into a graphic design program in college?

5. What new electives are being offered to seniors, and which one interests Emoni?

6. What does Emoni say about her father?

7. What happens in "Basura, when Emoni presents the dish she prepares to Chef Ayden?

8. How did Emoni meet Tyrone and get pregnant by him, and how does she feel about boys now?

9. Where does Angelica wait for Emoni and what is she wearing at the beginning of Sister Friends?

10. In "Exhaustion," what does Emoni tell Malachi and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mrs. Palmer believes Emoni is irresponsible. Why does Mrs. Palmer believe that Emoni is irresponsible? What standards does she hold Emoni to? Does she hold her son to the same standards? What is communicated about double standards?

Essay Topic 2

Emoni is a talented cook. What does Emoni’s cooking mean to her and others and why?

Essay Topic 3

Emoni’s relationships with Tyrone and Julio affect her relationship with Malachi. How and why do Emoni’s relationships with Tyrone and Julio affect her relationship with Malachi?

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