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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has happened to Ixca's last effort to give his mother a sacrifice?

2. Why does Ixca mysteriously appear in Robles' office?

3. Where does Roberto Regules meet his partners?

4. What faith does Rodrigo prefer?

5. While wandering around the city, what does Robles happen upon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Norma has used her beauty to advance herself in the social world.

Part 1) What has she accomplished through her beauty?

Part 2) What must Norma do to keep her status?

Part 3) Is she successful in her conquests? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Federico Robles comes to make life choices so different from other men in the novel.

Part 1) Who is Federico Robles?

Part 2) What life choices has he made?

Part 3) How do his decisions differ from other men in the story?

Essay Topic 3

Rodrigo represents what the narrator presents as a typical Mexican conundrum.

Part 1) What is this conundrum?

Part 2) What does Rodrigo symbolize?

Part 3) How is this related to Question 2?

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