The Latin Deli: An Ars Poetica Test | Final Test - Hard

Judith Ortiz Cofer
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 121 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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The Latin Deli: An Ars Poetica Test | Final Test - Hard

Judith Ortiz Cofer
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 121 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "How to Get a Baby", what will the baby appear as?

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

4. In "Dear Joaquin", how long has Olga been gone?

5. Why does Dona Ernestina have shopping bags full of trinkets in "Nada"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Considering all the poems and chapters of "The Latin Deli", how do you think the author defines success? Use examples from the text to support your opinion.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze how food is used as a symbol in this novel. Provide four examples and describe how these symbols deepen the meaning of "The Latin Deli", move the plot forward and develop the characters.

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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