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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Olga spotted with Joaquin?

2. How many employees did Corazon and Manuel have at their store?

3. In "The Chameleon", what happens after the chameleon is moved?

4. What did Juana reject in "Juana: An Old Story"?

5. What does Dona Ernestina do with the flags the government offered her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Loss is a strong theme in "The Latin Deli". How do the characters of this novel deal with loss? Select four examples of characters who are dealing with loss and analyze their struggles. What features and traits does the author suggest are necessary to survive a loss?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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