Instructions: Read the final chapters and respond to the following questions:
1.What do you think Julia’s poem “Pandora” means? Identifyat least one symbolshe uses and what you think it represents. (Page 280in the PDF, Page 330 in thebook).
2.In what ways has Julia changed from the start to theend of the story? Look at herinteractions with her mom and Lorena in chapter 28for some differences in how she behaves by the end.
3.Why is the song “Todo Cambia” so important to Julia? Why does the authorinclude the lyrics in the book?
4.What is your reaction to the last line of the novel:“These last two years I combedand delved through my sister’s life to better understandher, which meant Ilearned to find pieces of myself —both beautiful andugly—and how amazing is itthat I hold a piece of her right here in my hands”?
5.Do you think she will ever tell her parents about Olga’s affair and pregnancy?Why or why not?
6.What does it mean to “decide” to believe something positive when you’re used to“jumping to horrible conclusions”? (Page 279 in PDFand 330 in the book)
