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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. How does the girl's mother act with the shopkeeper in "An Early Mystery"?

2. What color did "they" wear in "A Legion of Dark Angels"?

3. Why do the kids at school tease Eugene?

4. What animal will watch the grave in "Volar: To Fly"?

5. What animal is rumored to be among the sugarcane?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the girl's mother cry when she sees Castro on the television?

2. After Manuel's death what does Corazon decide to do?

3. How does the library in "The Paterson Public Library" compare to the city it is in?

4. What surprises the mother in "The Game"?

5. What happened when the girl slept in the same bed as her mother in "Fever"?

6. What does Paciencia do during the night in "Paciencia"?

7. How does the girl's mother respond to the girl going to visit Eugene?

8. In "The Chameleon", where is the chameleon moved and why?

9. What does the girl learn about clothing in "The Myth of the Latin Woman"?

10. What do the neighbor's discover when they go to talk to Dona Ernestina in "Nada"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The Latin Deli" follows a girl through her maturation to womanhood. Trace the steps the narrator took to become an adult. Select four things that appear to be most vital in defining womanhood for an American Latina. What hurdles did she face? How did she overcome them and what was their lasting impact?

Essay Topic 2

Select three examples of mother/daughter relationships in "The Latin Deli". Describe each one and analyze what role mothers play in their families. How are mothers described? What is the author saying about the value of motherhood? Use examples from the text to support your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the United States and Puerto Rico through the eyes of at least three characters. Explain why each character feels the way they do and try to include characters with opposing points of view.

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