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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. How many operations does Carlos undergo?

2. What does Ganzo tell Carlos to keep doing?

3. Why are there not many workers in Bakersfield?

4. What does Carlos not write?

5. Who does Carlos live with after leaving the hospital?

Short Essay Questions

1. How long does the relationship between Carlos and Eileen last?

2. Why does Carlos hate the middle and upper classes?

3. Why do Macario and Nick not go to Spain?

4. Why doesn't the editor of the magazine who wants to arrange for a scholarship for Carlos ever meet him?

5. What does Amado think about Carlos?

6. What is one reason that many of the Filipinos want to fight to free their country of birth?

7. Describe the crew leader's story in San Fernando.

8. What is Carlos doing when he decides that no one will destroy his faith in America?

9. In Macario's absence, what happens to Carlos and Eileen?

10. Why is Carlos denied the transfer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay discussing racial issues which are described throughout the novel. Make an evaluation as to the level of racial issues present during the time frame of the novel and present day.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about how this novel may have been written significantly differently if it had been written from a different viewpoint. Explain why and how these differences might occur.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay discussing the differences in class explained throughout the book and relate that to class system in America during the same time period.

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