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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. How long after the migrants stopped for water in Chapter 8, did they hear a helicopter?

2. How many silver fillings did Javier have in his teeth in Chapter 5?

3. In Chapter 5 at the apartment, what music did Chino bring on cassettes?

4. What design was on the blanket that Javier and his group shared on June 7?

5. In Chapter 5, how long did it take to get from the bus station to the place Javier and his group were staying in Guadalajara?

Short Essay Questions

1. How close were the group to being picked up when the border patrol came?

2. Why did Coyote make everyone make a call in Chapter 6 except Javier?

3. What were the rules when The Six stayed at an apartment in Guadalajara?

4. What instructions did Mero Mero give as the group prepared to walk across the border?

5. What did Patricia, Carla, Javier, and Chino do after the border patrol released them back into Mexico?

6. Where were Javier, Patricia, Carla, and Chino taken after being caught by the border patrol?

7. In Chapter 6, how did Javier describe the jamaica he got to drink?

8. On June 2, where did Coco Liso say they would be going for Javier and his group's second attempt to cross the border?

9. What happened to Marcelo on May 30?

10. Where did Javier and the others stay in Guadalajara and who looked after them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The title of the book is Solito, which means alone. How does the title of the book introduce and expand on the theme of being alone?

Essay Topic 2

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does Zamora use more metaphors or similes in Solito? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts, especially in places where readers might not be familiar with the language and culture?

Essay Topic 3

Dialogue tags help identify who is speaking in a written conversation. What would happen if dialogue tags were never used to identify who is speaking in a written conversation? What are some common dialogue tags used to identify speakers in a written conversation? What descriptive dialogue tags has Zamora used, especially in the scene where Javier needed help tying his shoes on pages 202-203? How do those dialogue tags help readers imagine scenes? How do they add another layer of description?

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