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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. Why does Gabriel call Bobby in Chapter 26?

2. In Chapter 36, why are the people around Arcangel amazed with his orange?

3. In Chapter 24, what does Rafaela say made her start acting weird?

4. How does Buzzworm feel when he learns that someone has injected oranges with cocaine?

5. Where do Bobby and Rafaela stand when they reunite in Chapter 45?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Gabriel feel about the use of technology in his news reporting?

2. How does Rafaela protect herself from the man in the black Jaguar?

3. What does Emi confess to Buzzworm when she is on top of the news van?

4. How does Arcangel bond with Rodriguez in Chapter 23?

5. How does Gabriel reveal C. Juarez's real name?

6. In Chapter 45, what happens when Bobby and Rafaela reunite?

7. What happens when Arcangel gives up moving the bus in Chapter 36?

8. Why does Buzzworm keep telling Emi about the police in Chapter 31?

9. What prediction does Manzanar make in Chapter 35 about the Los Angeles sporting events?

10. What does the situation on the freeway remind Manzanar of in Chapter 28?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the commentary the author provides on multi-culturalism in "Tropic of Orange"? How do the characters with multi-cultural backgrounds influence this commentary? What does the movement between Mexico and the United States reveal about multi-cultural societies?

Essay Topic 2

The homeless population play a central role in this novel, although most remain unknown characters. Consider how the characters in "Tropic of Orange" relate to the homeless. How does this large group work as a single character? What is the commentary this novel provides on the homeless?

Essay Topic 3

Explore how the generations are divided in this novel. What stresses affect the relationships between the generations? How does this affect the major themes in this novel?

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