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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. What magazine does Sapo read in Bodega's office while Julio talks to Nazario?

2. Who are Bodega and his lawyer talking about when Julio and Sapo visit in Round 7?

3. What is the name of the company Bodega owns property under?

4. Whose death did Negra inform the police about the details of?

5. Who is Blanca's pastor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Blanca ask Julio if he knows any men who want to get married?

2. What does Bodega tell Julio he wants for the neighborhood?

3. Why does Julio love Sapo from the first time they meet?

4. What was basic, simple street politics, according to Julio?

5. Why does Julio turn down Bodega's offer to work for him at first?

6. Why does Blanca dislike Sapo?

7. Why was Julio initially attracted to Wille Bodega?

8. Why does Julio go to see Blanca's sister Negra?

9. What game do Sapo and Julio play with kites as teenagers?

10. How does real estate ownership fit into Bodega's plans?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Nazario's role in Willie Bodega's plans for Spanish Harlem? What does Julio think of Nazario? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

What is Willie Bodega's vision for Spanish Harlem, and what does Julio think about Bodega's plans? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Julio decides to help the older immigrant man and his grandson from Puerto Rico himself when they tell him they are looking for Bodega? What does Julio's selfless gesture and the immigrants themselves represent? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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