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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 is the temperature on March 14?

2. What day does Olivia have the pool demolished?

3. Where does Claudia have a house?

4. How old is Oscar?

5. Where did Patricia's sisters go to college?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the show of Keila's pieces in April like?

2. What does Keila say to Oscar when he returns, and what does he feel about what she says?

3. Where does Claudia go after getting her car washed?

4. How does Keila feel when she visits her parents' graves?

5. On February 3, what struggles is Olivia having with the twins?

6. What keeps Oscar awake at night?

7. What happens to Claudia on April 30?

8. Why does Claudia Alvarado keep her maiden name when she marries?

9. How do Diana and Andrea fall into their grandparents' pool?

10. What does Lola think of Felix?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Irony is a literary device where the real meaning of words is contradicted or concealed. Where does the author use irony in L.A. Weather? How does the use of irony create a contrast between what readers expect and what happens?

Essay Topic 2

The novel takes place in Los Angeles. How does the setting relate to characters and events? Is the setting simply a backdrop to the story and characters or does it take on the role of a character?

Essay Topic 3

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does the author use more metaphors or similes in L.A. Weather? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers make the writing more interesting?

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