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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 happens to Nellie while Domingo is in jail?
2. What does Archie allow Juan to do at his gambling hall during the Festival of the Stringbeans?
3. What role is Lupe asked to play in the Cinco de Mayo celebration?
4. Because of their efforts in starting a strike, what happens to Lupe and her sisters as employees?
5. Where is the barrel of whiskey located at the reception?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Juan feel when he sees Lupe with Mark?
2. How does Juan come to learn how to make liquor?
3. What do Pedro and Jose do to their teacher, and what punishment does Juan give them?
4. Why does Dona Margarita not want Domingo to be the one to ask for Lupe's hand in marriage on behalf of Salvador?
5. What has Lupe told Salvador about marriage that Dona Margarita says is true?
6. What happens to Juan when two men try to take his gambling winnings in California?
7. What role does Archie play at the wedding reception?
8. What news does Don Victor bring back from the lowlands regarding Sophia?
9. Why isn't Sophia on the ship that sinks on its voyage to America?
10. Why does Juan agree to a life sentence in prison?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Please describe what purpose tone plays in a novel, what/where tone is seen or conveyed in a novel, and provide three examples of tone in the story.
Essay Topic 2
Symbolism is used in this story. Please provide on example of how the author attempted to use symbolism in this story. Do you think that the author's attempts at symbolism are successful? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
The lack of women's rights can be seen through the strike in chapter 19, section 5. Please explain why this is a good example of the lack of women's rights, what was done in response to that lack of rights, and what the outcome of the situation was. Do you agree or disagree with the way this matter is handled?
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