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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. Celia wonders if her relationship with Gustavo, through letters, is better than watching him _____ and _____.

2. What is the only thing Pilar wants to do during the week of midterms?

3. What does Celia smash in the final hours of Felicia's life?

4. What upsets Lourdes, when she arrives at Celia's house?

5. After Lourdes decorates her house, who changes it back the way it was?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Celia respond to the religious attendees trying to soothe Felicia as she nears death?

2. How does Lourdes infuriate Pilar in Imagining Winter: A Matrix Light?

3. What does Celia wonder about her relationship with Gustavo?

4. Why does Jorge say he left Cuba?

5. What helps Pilar's life begin in Imagining Winter: A Matrix Light?

6. How does Lourdes respond to Pilar, when she wants to talk about her grandmother?

7. What does Jorge say that causes Lourdes to fall to the ground and bleed?

8. Why does Felicia pour lye on Graciela Moriera's scalp?

9. What does Celia say Jorge is jealous about?

10. Why does Lourdes suggest Pilar move to Russia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What joyful experiences has Ivanito known in his life? What are some signs that show that Ivanito is disappointed? How does Ivanito escape from his problems?

Essay Topic 2

Felicia is urged by her best friend to participate in the ritual with La Madrina. Why might she be reluctant to go? What does her behavior suggest about her faith? Does the loss of her father play a role in her lack of enthusiasm?

Essay Topic 3

Why must a sacrifice be made to Ellegua to give peace to Felicia and her father? What symbols of santeria are identified in Ordinary Seductions: Ocean Blue? What significance might the symbols have?

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