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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the chameleon looking for in "The Chameleon"?

2. Who does Olga tell Joaquin to ignore?

3. In "Lydia", how long has it been since the woman has seen Lydia?

4. Why has Lydia come back to town in "Lydia"?

5. Olga asks Joaquin to do what if he can not come to her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is education represented in "The Latin Deli"? How is school described and what impact does it have on the characters? What is the author's commentary on education? What does she value most?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Describe three instances of folklore or legend that are used in "The Latin Deli". Define the genre and explain how it fits in among the lives of these characters. What is the value of folklore? How does the use of it define this novel?

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