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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 does Alex do that makes Doug feel more comfortable around him?

2. Why does Mrs. Peterson come to see Alex in the hospital?

3. Who had Hector planned to kill at the site of the drug deal?

4. Why is Brittany annoyed with Colin lately?

5. What does Colin do when Brittany breaks up with him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Brittany agree to do for Alex at Paco's request in Chapter 46?

2. Why does Alex quickly send Brittany away when he sees that Lucky has come to the garage?

3. Why does Brittany go to the garage to see Alex and what do they agree to regarding a new relationship?

4. When do Brittany and Alex first have sex?

5. Why does Alex feel so out of place when he, Brittany, Sierra and Doug visit an art gallery?

6. What decision have Brittany's parents made regarding Shelley that angers Brittany?

7. Why does Brittany agree to take her relationship with Alex public?

8. What are the circumstances in which Paco is killed and Alex is shot?

9. What does Alex's mother warn him about regarding Hector?

10. What happens to Alex when he leaves Mexico and returns to Illinois?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the novel's title--"Perfect Chemistry". Why did Elkeles choose this title? Is there an understood message in the title? Is there another title you can suggest that might be more appropriate?

Essay Topic 2

Explain Elkeles' use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why Sanchez used them where he did.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Alex. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Alex?

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