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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. In Chapter 21, what do Merci and her classmates play during PE?

2. Who is in charge of the mummy project in Chapter 29?

3. Where is the car hit when Roli swerves to miss Lolo in Chapter 26?

4. In Chapter 17, who writes to Merci for the assignment in Ms. Tannenbaum's class?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is Merci not allowed to try out for soccer?

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

6. In Chapter 17, what does Michael write to Merci in hieroglyphics?

7. What happens before PE class in Chapter 14?

8. Why does Ana not drive to school with Roli and Merci in Chapter 21?

9. What conversation does Merci have with her mother after seeing seniors at Lourdes Killington Residence?

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

Edna loses her popularity after she gets in trouble for trashing a costume. How popular was Edna before she got in trouble? How do people seem glad when she gets in trouble? Why does Merci struggle to understand how people can be so mean? What does Merci decide is the difference between popularity and friendship?

Essay Topic 2

Merci meets her mother at Lourdes Killington. What does Merci observe at the senior center that bothers her? What questions does she have for her mother? Why is Merci concerned about her grandparents after visiting Lourdes Killington?

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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