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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 Julia go shopping for a dress?

2. Why does Julia eat junk food in secret?

3. What is Juanga's real name?

4. How is Angie when Julia visits her?

5. Where does Julia go when she cannot sleep?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Julia cuss out at Olga's college?

2. Why does Julia avoid having Connor at her house?

3. Why does Julia go to Olga's college?

4. Why did Julia's parents drop out of school?

5. Why does Julia eat junk food in secret?

6. Who helps Julia apply to colleges?

7. Why is Julia taking waltz classes?

8. Who is Angie?

9. How does Olga die?

10. Who tells Julia she is pretty on a field trip?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring Julia's experience in Mexico. How does this experience impact her and her understanding of herself and her family? Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

The story is told entirely from Julia’s perspective. Analyze the author’s choice to tell the story from Julia’s point of view. How does viewing the events from Julia’s point of view affect the plot? Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring Julia's relationship with Lorena. What is the nature of this relationship and why is it an important one in Julia's life? Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

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