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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Corazon's Cafe", where did Corazon first meet Manuel?

2. After Corazon and Manuel were married, where did they live?

3. Where did the woman in "Advanced Biology" spend her childhood?

4. What color leaf does the chameleon start out on in "The Chameleon"?

5. In "The Paterson Public Library", how does the girl feel about going to the library as an adult?

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

Describe the struggles faced by the narrator's parents in regards to fidelity and infidelity. How are these actions seen through the eyes of the narrator as a child? How are they reflected on by the narrator as an adult? What is the hierarchy of family values in "The Latin Deli"?

Essay Topic 3

The narrator spends much time lamenting on place. According to the text, what is the value of place? How does one's location define who they are?

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