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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 form of exercise does Julia like now?

2. What does Lorena tell Julia to do about Olga's big secret?

3. What did Olga want to name her baby?

4. Who does Lorena want to meet?

5. Where do Apá's siblings live?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is tia Fermina?

2. Who is Dr. Castillo?

3. What happened to Amá when she crossed the border with Apá?

4. Who is Dr. Cooke?

5. Who used to be an artist?

6. What sporting event does Belén drag Julia to?

7. What major discovery does Julia make about Olga after looking at her last sent email?

8. What does Julia find out from Olga's emails?

9. Who ruins Julia's journals?

10. What does Julia start taking medication for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring Julia's resentment of her identity and heritage. What about her identity, heritage, and culture is frustrating for Julia? Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing the author’s narrative tone and writing style. Use examples from the text as evidence for your argument. Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay exploring Julia's experience with depression and anxiety. How does Julia cope with her mental health issues? What are her coping methods, and are they effective? Why or why not? Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.

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