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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 does Dona Lorenza believe about the political and economic shifts?

2. What does Gervasio remember about his companions?

3. What is their goal?

4. What is Mexico City?

5. How does Dona Lorenza impress this upon Benjamin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Of what does Mercedes grow daily aware? To what does this lead?

2. Why does Natasha give Rodrigo advice? What advice does she give him?

3. Who are three of Bobo's guests?

4. How does Norma respond to Rodrigo's adoration?

5. How does Rodrigo spend his time as a young student?

6. How does Ixca try to help Rodrigo Pola?

7. What does Rosenda tell Ixca about Mexico City?

8. Describe the new characters.

9. What happens to Betina and Jamie?

10. Upon what does Pimpenela reflect?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Norma and Federico's marriage is a farce.

Part 1) Why did they marry?

Part 2) Are they satisfied with their marriage? Why or why not?

Part 3) Is this a strong, lasting relationship? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Pimpelina has remained an unmarried virgin.

Part 1) Has she ever been in love? If so, with whom, and why does the relationship end?

Part 2) Why has she never married?

Part 3) Based on the information in the story, do you believe she will ever find anyone to marry? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

ixca give a highly metaphorical, philosophical speech to Pola.

Part 1) What is this sacrifice?

Part 2) What does he say is one's destiny?

Part 3) What is Pola's reaction to this speech?

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