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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 16, what do Andrés and his brother have in common?

2. In Chapter 16, what does Andrés decide to do about cheating on Marco with Jeremy?

3. In Chapter 18, what is Andrés's reaction to Jeremy's apology?

4. In Chapter 18, what is Andrés doing with Jeremy on Sunday?

5. In Chapter 16, what does Andrés think about the painting of the bowl of fruit in Jeremy's bedroom?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what did Henry wait for before trying to change his habits?

2. In Chapter 14, how is Jerzy portrayed?

3. In Chapter 16, why does Andrés believe he sought out Marco for his dependability?

4. In Chapter 17, how do societal expectations of motherhood impact Rosario's sense of guilt and obligation towards her children?

5. In Chapter 12, what is the main point of Andy's monologue about aging and conservatism?

6. In Chapter 16, what is Andrés's reaction to Jeremy's advances?

7. In Chapter 12, why do you think Andy asks Simone about how she ended up in the place they are in?

8. In Chapter 17, how does Rosario's attitude towards her children spending the night away from home reflect her beliefs about parenting and responsibility?

9. In Chapter 11, how did Henry's upbringing contribute to his unhealthy eating habits?

10. In Chapter 12, how does Marco feel about The View and who is his favorite host?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of Andrés attending his high school reunion?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 16, how does the protagonist’s experience with Marco’s infidelity affect his view of relationships, and what does he hope to gain from imagining himself and Marco as ninety-year-olds?

Essay Topic 3

In what ways do Rosario and Patricia use their Friday nights as a means of escaping the challenges they face in their daily lives? How do they cope with their respective responsibilities and obligations?

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