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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. What is on the second serving platter Aura uncovers at Felipe’s first supper at the house?

2. What transportation does Felipe take when he leaves the café in Chapter 1?

3. What color ribbon ties the first bundle of manuscripts the old woman gives Felipe in Chapter 2?

4. What is the rabbit’s name?

5. What is the point of view of Aura?

Short Essay Questions

1. What mystery about the cats is raised at the end of Chapter 2?

2. What is Felipe served for supper in Chapter 2?

3. What instructions does the old woman give Felipe when he goes into the house in Chapter 1?

4. What does Felipe see when he goes into the old woman’s room in Chapter 1?

5. How does the old woman react when Felipe tells her there is a rat’s nest by the chest in Chapter 2? What does this reveal about her?

6. Why does Felipe run through dates in his head as he waits for the bus in Chapter 1?

7. Why is Felipe surprised the address in the advertisement is on Donceles Street?

8. What is on the wall where the old woman is kneeling in Chapter 2?

9. Describe the door knocker at 815 Donceles Street.

10. What two things is Felipe thinking about as Aura shows him to his room in Chapter 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define setting. What is its role in literature? What elements are part of the setting? How does setting impact a story? What is the setting of Aura? How does the setting impact the story of Aura?

Essay Topic 2

Define suspense. How is it used in literature? How is it identified? Provide at least two examples of suspense in Aura. How are these examples resolved by the end of the story?

Essay Topic 3

Define symbolism. How is it used in literature? How is it identified? Identify and explain at least two symbols found in Aura.

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