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1. In the Preface, why does Sonia say she decided to write a memoir?

Sotomayor has selected to tell her story as a memoir because it is more personal and subjective. She wanted to tell a personalized story of her life that could potentially encourage or motivate others.

2. What are Celina and Juli fighting about at the start of the Prologue?

Sonia has just been diagnosed with diabetes. Celina is a nurse and has been in charge of giving Sonia her shot, but Juli needs to learn too. Juli shakes too much because of his drinking and all of these factors lead to a huge fight between the two.

3. What is Sonia's response to the needle Mr. RIvera uses her in the Prologue?

Sonia yells and runs out of Prospect Hospital. She runs out of the hospital and hides underneath a parked car. Eventually, someone grabs hold of her foot and pulls her out and back into the hospital to draw the blood.

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