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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 old was Maxima when she could engage in hand-to-hand combat with anyone in the province and defeat them all?

2. How old was Z when his son brought him to the U.S.?

3. Who took in Maxima and her sister Queenie when their parents died?

4. What color was the carpet in the apartment 9 months ago in Chapter 3?

5. In the "Prologue," how much money does Henry say he will send?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is The Pie Who Loved Me?

2. What does a woman give Excel on the bus?

3. Have there been any changes in Excel's room while he has been gone, and what does he think when he sees the room?

4. How does Maxima get money from Henry?

5. In Chapter 14, what happens after the showing of Maxima's film at the community college?

6. What is on the roof of La Villa Aurelia Apartments and why has Excel liked going there?

7. What is Maxima paying for rent in Chapter 4, and what has she paid for rent?

8. What happens when Gunter gets ready to hit Excel in Chapter 6?

9. What happens in Chapter 9 when Excel goes to Target?

10. In Chapter 12, what does Excel have to look for, and how successful is he?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Excel’s family comes from the Philippines. What is Excel’s heritage? How does Excel feel about his heritage?

Essay Topic 2

Joker had a heart attack in a restaurant. Why did Maxima treat Joker as a stranger when she asked a clerk to call an ambulance for Joker? Why did Excel walk away? Why does Excel feel guilty about Joker’s death?

Essay Topic 3

Excel and Maxima practice for the chats with Jerry. How do Excel and Maxima practice for the chats with Jerry? How does Maxima want Excel to present himself? Why is body language so important?

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