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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Ignacio's family members is diagnosed with cancer while Ignacio is in college?

2. Which adjective does Ignacio use to describe the small animal flying around Blanca when he took aim at it?

3. What is the name of Reina's new boyfriend, the self-made millionaire?

4. How does Ignacio's mother feel about her son quitting university?

5. When Reina sees herself naked, how large does she think she is?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both Ignacio and Blanca are heavily influenced in their lives by the power of beauty around them. Explain what naturalism means to Ignacio and Blanca, and then explain how the quest for beautiful biology affected their relationship and the way they interacted with the world around them.

Essay Topic 2

Deception plays a large role in the relationships Constancia has with the men in her life. Choose two men who have been a part of Constancia's life and describe how their relationship was defined by deception, citing examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

The bone that Blanca wore around her neck when Reina was a small child is of particular importance to her. Explain the way that Blanca wore the bone and what impact it had on Reina as a child. Then, explain what happened to the bone after Blanca died, and how it was eventually returned to its rightful owner.

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