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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which part of Ignacio's family member's body is riddled with cancer?

2. What is the name of Ignacio's first published book?

3. What does Ignacio remember doing with Blanca's body after he killed her?

4. What is Gonzalo doing when Silvestre arrives at the hospital?

5. Where does Ignacio take Blanca for their honeymoon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The mystery surrounding Reina's true father is one of the greatest mysteries in the novel. Explain why Reina does not believe Ignacio is her natural birth father, and what evidence shows up during the course of the novel to support or discount her claims. Then explain what conclusion Reina finally comes to about her patronage at the end of the novel, and why.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Ignacio Aguero had a string of lies that he fed his daughters in regards to their mother's death. Create a time line of Ignacio's lies and describe how they changed and grew as his daughters aged. Then, explain how the constant lies affected the relationships both Reina and Constancia had with their father.

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