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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. Where does Felicia tell Matt to meet Maria after the party?

2. Where is El Patron from?

3. Who gives a birthday gift to Matt?

4. What is Willum's occupation?

5. What title does Mr. Mendoza hold?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rosa do while she helps Matt when he is injured at the beginning of the book?

2. What does Tom show Matt and Maria at the hospital?

3. Why does Matt want to learn more about the opium empire?

4. What does El Patron tell Matt when they first meet?

5. Why does Matt sometimes fake his cough?

6. Why doesn't Matt try to make up with Maria right after the birthday party?

7. What happens when Matt tries to meet Maria in the Lotus Garden?

8. Why did El Patron decide to keep Celia?

9. How does Rosa treat Matt once the doctor leaves?

10. Why does Celia choose to tell Matt about her past?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The characters in this book all had their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write their main motivation throughout the book and how this goal affected the characters around them.

Essay Topic 2

Fear is a common theme in this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Why are so many people unable to accept Matt, and what does this indicate about the society this book takes place in?

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