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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which two characters are not speaking to each other?
(a) Palomo and Conchita.
(b) Juan and Santiago.
(c) Santiago and Ofelia.
(d) Marela and Ofelia.

2. Which of the following describes how Ofelia feels about her brother-in-law's presumptions?
(a) Angry.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Excited.
(d) Resentful.

3. What does Santiago reveal he has been doing in secret?
(a) Gambling.
(b) Working a second job.
(c) Listening to the novel.
(d) Paying Chechy back.

4. Which of the following themes figures prominently in the final scene of act 1?
(a) God.
(b) Nature.
(c) Love.
(d) Deception.

5. What realization do Ofelia and Chechy come to about themselves?
(a) They need to talk more.
(b) There is no hope for them.
(c) They still love each other.
(d) They need to get away from the factory.

6. What are the workers discussing as their workday ends?
(a) The new lector.
(b) The cock fight that night.
(c) The novel.
(d) Chechy's behavior.

7. Where are Santiago and Chechy during act 1, scene 1?
(a) Cockfight.
(b) Cigar factory.
(c) Card game.
(d) Lecture.

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

9. What was Juan Julian's family hiding from when he discovered books?
(a) Police.
(b) His father.
(c) Immigration.
(d) Creditors.

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

11. Why does Santiago carve a letter?
(a) As a promissory note.
(b) To show ownership.
(c) To track winnings.
(d) To help him remember.

12. What does Juan Julian say cities do to him?
(a) Asphyxiate him.
(b) Surprise him.
(c) Enchange him.
(d) Enliven him.

13. What was IT a euphemism in this act?
(a) Life.
(b) Gambling.
(c) Sex.
(d) Love.

14. Where is scene 2 set?
(a) Cigar factory.
(b) Dock.
(c) Ship.
(d) Cock fight.

15. Which of the following descriptors best fits Chechy?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Happy.
(c) Grumpy.
(d) Saddened.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Conchita long for?

2. What does Juan Julian say the difference between the two places boils down to?

3. What does Santiago run out of?

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

5. What does Palomo long for?

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