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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. In Chapter 2, which character is confident and studious?
2. In Chapter 4, why is Enrique angry when Andrés starts attending the same school?
3. In Chapter 9, what does Andrés ask Jeremy when they are in the basement together?
4. In Chapter 9, what is the name of the elementary school?
5. In Chapter 8, what does Álvaro give to Andrés before he goes to visit Simone?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 5, what is the significance of the music stopping at the reunion?
2. In Chapter 10, what is the significance of Thursdays in Andrés's mother's routine?
3. In Chapter 7, how does the narrator's relationship with his mother compare to his relationship with his father? What are the differences and similarities between the two relationships?
4. In Chapter 6, how does Andrés cope with the discomfort of being different, and what are the implications of his coping mechanisms?
5. In Chapter 7, what does the description of the mother's appearance reveal about her personality and character? How does her appearance change throughout the story?
6. In Chapter 1, does Andrés's attire suggest about his character?
7. In Chapter 8, what does Andrés think about the pastoral scenery at the hospital?
8. In Chapter 10, why does Andrés's mother refuse her offer to supplement her pension?
9. In Chapter 3, who is Nicole and what is Andrés's history with her?
10. In Chapter 9, what happened on Halloween to Andrés and his friends? Who were the assailants?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Chapter 9, how does the protagonist's relationship with Jeremy challenge traditional societal norms around sexuality and relationships?
Essay Topic 2
In what ways does the protagonist feel trapped in their hometown? Discuss the various factors that contribute to their unease and sense of being outnumbered by those around them.
Essay Topic 3
In Chapter 12, in what ways does the conversation between Andrés and Simone reveal the character of each of them?
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