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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Consuelo say about solitude in Chapter 3?

2. How does Felipe estimate the time after he wakes from his dream in Chapter 4?

3. Where was the General exiled, according to Chapter 3?

4. What flowers does Aura put in her hair in Chapter 4?

5. What does Felipe think he can do for Aura, according to Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Felipe think of the General’s manuscript, according to the beginning of Chapter 3?

2. What does Felipe think Aura’s role is?

3. What is Felipe afraid of when he locks himself in his room in Chapter 4? Why?

4. What two conclusions does Felipe draw after the meal with Aura and Consuelo in Chapter 3?

5. Describe the dream Felipe has in Chapter 4.

6. Why does Felipe want to extend his stay at Consuelo’s house? What does he want to do with his earnings?

7. What is unusual about Aura and Consuelo’s departure from Aura’s room at the end of Chapter 4?

8. How does Consuelo react when Felipe says he thought Saga was male?

9. What does Felipe see Consuelo doing when he peeks in at her after leaving her room in Chapter 3?

10. Describe Aura’s room.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the changes that occur in Felipe as the story progresses. Compare and contrast the Felipe from Chapter 1 with the Felipe from Chapter 5. How are they alike? How are they different?

Essay Topic 2

Define symbolism. How is it used in literature? How is it identified? Identify and explain at least two symbols found in Aura.

Essay Topic 3

Define perspective. How is it used in literature? How is it identified? How does Felipe’s perspective change as the story progresses? How does this affect his behavior?

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