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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Juan Julian say the difference between the two places boils down to?
(a) Matter of time.
(b) Matter of water.
(c) Matter of age.
(d) Matter of light.

2. What did the the shy boy help Conchita carry out?
(a) An annual Cuban ritual.
(b) A traditional cigar making ceremony.
(c) A Christmas celebration.
(d) A part of her wedding ceremony.

3. Which of the following terms best describes how act 1 scene 5 opens?
(a) Soliloquy.
(b) Climatic intervention.
(c) Opening dialoge.
(d) Dramatic interlude.

4. What does Marela think reading the book might accomplish?
(a) Help Chechy move on.
(b) Provide closure for Ofelia.
(c) Alienate the new lector.
(d) Bring the men and women closer.

5. What does Ofelia want to do, though she agrees to continue to talk about the book some more?
(a) Go to stay with her family.
(b) Go to work.
(c) Go visit Santiago.
(d) Go to bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two characters are not speaking to each other?

2. When do the two spouses begin to communicate with each other in a direct manner?

3. What do the girls in the ritual bury beneath a tree?

4. How does Marela feel as she deals with the Santiago and Ofelia?

5. What does Juan Julian suggest Conchita do with her cutting?

(see the answer key)

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