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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. Why does Yahaira think Camino might hate her?

2. What does the money in the amount of the airline's compensation offer for Papi's death make Yahaira think of?

3. What does Yahaira ask Camino to do for her for her visit to the Dominican Republic?

4. Who is the only person Yahaira tells about speaking with Camino online?

5. What seems easiest to Camino in terms of her burgeoning relationship with her sister in Part IV?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Yahaira think about the behavior of some of Mami's relatives after they find out about the airline settlement money?

2. How does Yahaira get a plane ticket to go to the Dominican Republic?

3. Why does Mami feel especially betrayed by Papi?

4. Why does Camino decide not to tell Carline that Yahaira is coming to visit?

5. What does Tia tell Camino about her father's wife in relation to Camino's interests?

6. What does Yahaira come to understand about Papi and the way he moved between his two families?

7. What does Yahaira decide to do regarding Camino's friend request, and what does she actually do?

8. What does Yahaira remember about a harrowing train ride in Part III?

9. Why does Carline tell Camino she is concerned about Camino in Part III?

10. What does Mami tell Tio Jorge about his advice in Part III?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Camino is sometimes vague about the threat that El Cero poses to her, especially after Papi's death. What is the specific nature of El Cero's menace and malice towards Camino? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Why does Yahaira find it difficult to be at Dre's house right after Papi's death, and how does she handle these uncomfortable feelings? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

What is Camino's most fervent dream for her own future, and how does she plan to achieve it? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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