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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Constancia respond to Reina's claim about their mother's graveside visitor?

2. Which of the following do Constancia and Reina visit to pay homage to before making the journey back to Cuba?

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

4. Who has written a letter to Dulce begging her to move to Miami?

5. With what does Constancia hit Reina over the head with, knocking her overboard?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Family history haunting you is one of the strongest themes in the novel, and is perhaps best exemplified by the relationship between Silvestre and his father, Gonzalo. Explain the relationship Silvestre had with his father and how the acts that took place on Gonzalo's deathbed symbolize Silvestre's fear of family history.

Essay Topic 2

Both Aguero sisters, Reina and Constancia, set out to start a new life for themselves in Miami. Compare/contrast the ways that each sister hopes to leave Cuba behind and start fresh in Florida. How do each of these sisters set out to start new lives away from the heavy history of their parents?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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