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

Short Answer Questions

1. Before visiting him in the hospital, how many times has Silvestre seen his father?

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

3. What does Evaristo Leal deliver to Constancia a few days after Gonzalo's funeral?

4. How long does Constancia let Reina struggle in the water before saving her?

5. How does Reina help Constancia with the factory she hopes to open?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Reina's life in Cuba was heavily influenced by the presence of her deceased parents. Describe a day in Reina's life while she was living in Cuba and explain how the memory of her parents haunted every aspect of her life.

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

Ignacio is presented in the novel as a man who takes advantage of others in order to further his own career. Explain how Ignacio charmed his way into a luxurious life, and ultimately, what the effects of a swindler's life had on his existence.

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