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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 does Dulce say she would rather do than have a baby?

3. Why does Reina love her new restoring job?

4. Which of his parents' belongings does Ignacio sell to earn the funds to publish his first book?

5. Who directs Constancia to make an offering to nature before starting out on her journey to Cuba?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The curse of the Aguero sisters is hinted at throughout the text of the novel. Explain how the curse first reared its head with Constancia and Reina's grandmother, and then explain how the curse carried on through the generations of Aguero women. Finally, explain how the curse was finally broken by the Aguero sisters.

Essay Topic 2

Reina's view of love and sexuality was very strange in romantic relationships. Choose two romantic relationships Reina was a part of and compare/contrast them. What roles does Reina play in the relationships, and to whom does she choose to show affection? How?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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