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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Juan Julian tell Conchita Tolstoy understands better than any other writers?
(a) Understands humanity.
(b) Describes love.
(c) Explains differences.
(d) Relates to others.

2. What does Conchita know about her husband?
(a) He cannot open up easily.
(b) He does not love her.
(c) He has a mistress.
(d) He should have been the lectur.

3. Who steps in to break up the clash?
(a) Santiago.
(b) Marela.
(c) Ofelia.
(d) Chechy.

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

5. What is the character of Vronsky fiercely dedicated to in the story?
(a) His woman.
(b) The country.
(c) The land.
(d) His family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following describes how Ofelia feels about her brother-in-law's presumptions?

2. What is the blue smoke from a cigar a source of?

3. How long has Teodoro been gone before the play begins?

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

5. What does Marela think reading the book might accomplish?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Ofelia and her daughters discuss after Chechy leaves?

2. What was Clara Bow known for?

3. What happened to the old lector, Teodoro?

4. What does Marela indicate is the responsibility of the living?

5. How does Conchita describe her relationship with Juan Julian to Palomo?

6. Why have Palomo and Conchita come to the factory?

7. When does Conchita say that Palomo will understand?

8. What ritual does Conchita explain to Juan Julian?

9. What are Chechy and Ofelia arguing about?

10. How is Juan Julian killed?

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