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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. The man meets Lilia:

2. What does Lilia want the man to buy her?

3. Zagal tells Cruz that:

4. The man is vacationing in:

5. The man concludes that the secret to success with women is to be:

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Isabel?

2. Why do they ask Cruz if he can make canoes?

3. What happens to Pedrito before Luncero can be removed?

4. There are excerpts from the various conversations taking place at the party. What two people are many of the guests talking about?

5. Why are Miguel and Lorenzo upset about the four generals?

6. What does Teresa accuse Artemio of in a discussion with Catalina?

7. What happens when the phone rings at Laura's apartment?

8. What happens in the mountains?

9. Why is Regina different than the other women in his life?

10. How does Artemio handle Zagal's offer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the character of Catalina. Was she forced into an unhappy marriage? If so, why didn't she leave Artemio? Did Catalina love Artemio?

Essay Topic 2

Fuentes uses an interesting combination of past and future tenses when Cruz is thinking about his life. What is the purpose of this? Do you think it is effective or does it create confusion for the reader?

Essay Topic 3

When people regain consciousness, they appear confused as it takes some time for them to gain their bearings. Explain how Fuentes achieves this with Cruz. Does this convey the experience to the reader? Is there a better way in which to convey this experience? If so, what?

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