The Book of Unknown Americans Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Cristina Henríquez
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 120 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Book of Unknown Americans Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Cristina Henríquez
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 120 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 was the name of Quisqueya Solis's stepbrother who raped her?

2. How old was Enrique when his family moved to the U.S.?

3. How old was Rafael when his father died?

4. The mushroom farm where Arturo works is just over the border in what state?

5. In what village did Gustavo Milhojas and his wife live when she died?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Garrett do to Maribel to lead Mayor to stand up for her by the bus stop?

2. What are some examples of the obstacles faced by the Riveras after their arrival in the U.S.?

3. Where is Rafael Toro from? When did he come to the U.S.? Why?

4. How does Celia help Alma and the Riveras to acclimate to their new life?

5. Who is Alma Rivera? What role does she play in the novel?

6. What encounter does Alma witness between Maribel and Garrett? How does she respond?

7. What are Mayor's circumstances in the opening of the novel?

8. How and why does Celia's relationship with Quisqueya change?

9. From what narrative perspective is the novel related? Why is this significant?

10. Where is Arturo's job when the family arrives in the U.S.? What does he do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the setting of the Redwood Apartments. In what city are they located? How many tenants are there? What role does this setting play in the plot of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the themes of blame and guilt in The Book of Unknown Americans. Why does Alma blame herself for Maribel's accident? Do you think that her guilt is justified? Who is responsible for Arturo's death?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of the American Dream in The Book of Unknown Americans. What characters are motivated by the American Dream? How do these characters seek out the American Dream? Do they succeed?

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