The Aguero Sisters | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Prologue

1. What is the time setting of the Prologue of the novel?

2. Why are Ignacio and Blana in the swamp at the opening of the novel?

3. What happens when Ignacio and Blanca stop searching the swamp and decide to take a rest?

4. How does Ignacio react after his wife dies in the swamp?

Short Essay Question - Part 1, Acts of God

5. How is Reina Aguero described by her fellow electricians?

6. What theory does Pepin Beltrán have about Reina's insomnia?