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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 Chapter 4, what did Lydia learn was Javier's nickname?

2. Who do Rebeca and Soledad know that is the same age as Luca?

3. In Chapter 14, how far is Huehuetoca from Acapulco?

4. How old are Soledad and Rebeca?

5. Where is Meredith from?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the Biblioteca Miguel Lerdo de Tejada special to Lydia?

2. Why are Lydia and Luca not able to fly to Mexico City?

3. Why do Lydia and Luca get off the bus in Chilpancingo?

4. Why might it have been a good idea for Luca to see the violence in the backyard?

5. How did Lydia meet Javier Crespo Fuentes?

6. What does Luca see at the end of Chapter 12 when he goes to the bathroom?

7. How does Lydia feel when she asks Javier if he is the cartel leader, and he confirms that he is?

8. In Chapter 3, why is Lydia cautious when she approaches the family's car?

9. What does The Casa del Migrante look like?

10. How did Lydia learn who Javier is?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lydia and Luca do not have time to grieve as they flee Lydia’s mother’s home. Why are Lydia and Luca not able to stay and grieve after the murders? How does their grief assert itself as they run for their lives? When and how are they finally able to deal with their grief?

Essay Topic 2

Luca is eight going on nine in the book. How does Luca mature and grow in the novel through the experiences he and his mother endure?

Essay Topic 3

A massacre occurs at Yenifer’s quinceanera. What does a quinceanera represent? How is the meaning of the quinceanera contrasted with the violence that occurs? What is symbolic about the violence at the party?

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