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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. What is Lolo wearing in Chapter 18?

2. In Chapter 27, who sleeps in the sewing room to be sure that Lolo is okay?

3. In Chapter 24, what is being served free in the lunchroom?

4. Who is the only girl to wait for Merci at lunchtime in Chapter 21?

5. What is Edna covered with in Chapter 29?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 15, what does Enrique say when Merci complains about riding in the van?

2. How badly is Ana's car damaged in Chapter 27?

3. In Chapter 20, how does Merci say that autumn is like in Florida?

4. When Merci works with Lena in Chapter 30, what does she learn about her?

5. What happens before PE class in Chapter 14?

6. What does Miss McDaniels do when Merci tells her why they want to keep the supplies for the Great Tomb Project in the office?

7. What are the best photos in Abuela and Lolo's room?

8. Why does Ms. Tannenbaum allow Michael and Merci to work together in Chapter 22?

9. What chores does Merci have to do in Chapter 16?

10. Why does Lolo say that they kept his illness from Merci?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Enrique and Manny Cruz have a running rivalry. What does their relationship reveal about rivals and enemies?

Essay Topic 2

The novel tells the story of Merci’s sixth-grade experiences. How do the events in the book help Merci mature and grow in the novel? What role does accepting herself and her grandfather’s health problems have to do with her growth?

Essay Topic 3

Lolo is not acting like himself. Why is Lolo not acting like himself? How is Alzheimer’s interfering with his daily activities and his family relationships?

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