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

Short Answer Questions

1. What had Senorita 3's sister given to the man?

2. What do the Senoritas wear in the "church" scene?

3. Who does the Mother say she's placed all her hopes in?

4. What does Mother say about being a woman?

5. Who says, "Let your blood erase your sinful thoughts! You may still be saved"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character of the Girl. What is the journey this character undergoes throughout the play? What are her actions? What influences this character?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Irony as a literary device in Beautiful Senoritas. What are the three types of irony? What are examples of each within the play? What does this device illuminate in terms of theme?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the tragic and comic elements of Beautiful Senoritas. Which characters embody tragedy and which reflect the comedy? How is Prida's use of comedy useful to expressing the messages in the play?

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