Dreaming in Cuban | 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 - Ordinary Seductions: Ocean Blue

1. According to rumors, why have yanquis ringed the island with nuclear poison?

2. How did Celia's husband destroy one of their dining room chairs?

3. How does Celia know her husband has died?

4. Why must a goat be sacrificed to help Felicia?

Short Essay Question - Ordinary Seductions: Going South

5. What qualities make Lourdes an irritating force to her family?

6. How does Lourdes connect with her husband?

7. How does Rufino bond with his daughter...
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