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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 what city is the chapter entitled "The Best Friend" set?

2. Who tells Jose that Yo cannot have children with her current husband?

3. What method of transportation does Dexter use to come surprise Yo?

4. At what location does Yo meet the narrator of the chapter entitled "The Best Friend"?

5. In what manner does Jose describe Yo's body?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Alvarez portray the theme of superstition and religious belief within the chapter entitled "The Night Watchman"?

2. How does Alvarez depict the effects of the cycle of abuse within the novel?

3. For what reason does Yo come to join Tammy in bed within the chapter entitled "The Best Friend"?

4. What is the function of Dexter's character within the novel?

5. In what way is the theme of rebirth demonstrated within the chapter entitled "The Landlady"?

6. To what phrase does Yo have a strong reaction during her conversation with Jose?

7. For how many weeks has Clair been away at the time Yo comes to live as a tenant in Marie and Clair's home?

8. Name three different reasons Jose wants to give his next child to Yo.

9. Discuss Dexter's metaphor of the caged "bright bird" (204).

10. Name at least three narrators of the chapter entitled "The Wedding Guests."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the instances of irony within the narrative of Julia Alvarez's novel Yo! and analyze the author's purpose for including each instance you discuss.

Essay Topic 2

Write a critical essay about Julia Alvarez's novel Yo! while using the critical power theory lens of Marxist theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim regarding the novel's treatment of issues such as socioeconomic status, hierarchies, wealth, class, or any other issues related to Marxist theory that can be found in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Write a critical essay about Julia Alvarez's novel Yo! while using the critical power theory lens of feminist theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim regarding the novel's treatment of gender roles, the objectification of women, female empowerment, misogyny's role within society, or any other issues related to feminist theory that can be found in the novel.

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