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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. Zagal tells Cruz that:

2. What did Artemio do to Lorenzo?

3. Lorenzo and Miguel are fighting for the:

4. The event in progress at Artemio's Cayoacan residence is a:

5. They met:

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Isabel?

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

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

4. Miguel and Lorenzo meet Lola, Maria and Nuri in the streets and the group joins forces. What are their plans?

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

6. What is the cause that Lorenzo left to fight in?

7. What is learned in the chapter about Ctalina and Artemio?

8. Why was Artemio's mother?

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

10. How does Artemio handle Zagal's offer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay discussing the structure of the novel. In addition to the overall structure, also comment on the structure of each chapter. Does the fact that the chapters are not in chronological order cause confusion?

Essay Topic 3

Why did Artemio understand what his son meant when he said he was leaving Mexico to fight for a cause? Why didn't he try to stop him? He knows that fighting in Spain could cost him his life. Would Artemio have felt comfortable with himself if he had tried to prevent his son from leaving?

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