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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. Where are Olivia and Felix's embryos kept?

2. When was Olivia's house built?

3. What type of vehicle does Keila drive?

4. How long after Patricia and Eric met did Eric propose?

5. How often does the ferility lab send notices asking couples what they want to do with their embryos?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Keila tell her girls when they want to file a missing person’s report for their father?

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

3. What is Keila like?

4. What would Keila always say whenever Oscar would tell her about a business opportunity he wanted to pursue?

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

6. Why is Patricia known as the Social Ace?

7. What is the pool like at Keila and Oscar's place?

8. On April 6, what does Felix do when he leaves?

9. What did Felix want in their home, and why did Olivia give in to his demands?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Keila makes a major decision regarding her marriage toward the beginning of L.A. Weather. What is Keila's decision, and what are her reasons for it? Why is Oscar surprised by Keila's decision and request?

Essay Topic 2

L.A. Weather is about the Alvardo family. How would you describe the relationships between family members at the beginning of the novel? How do relationships between family members change?

Essay Topic 3

Colors are sometimes associated with mood. If you could assign a color to represent the mood L.A. Weather, what color would it be? Why? Would you choose different colors to describe the mood in different sections?

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