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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 supplies does Antonio bring on his first day of school?

2. What time of the year do Antonio and Ultima roam the countryside looking for herbs?

3. What is the name of the bridge the Marez family passes while journeying to El Puerto in Chapter 5?

4. During Antonio's dream in Chapter 7, what do his brothers see in their travels both east and west?

5. Why does Antonio's mother agree to bring la Grande Ultima into her home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the questions Antonio is unsure of as he rides in Uncle Pedro's truck?

2. What does Leon appear to be suffering from?

3. What do the Marez brothers believe Antonio's role will be in the family?

4. What is meant by the phrase "men of the earth"?

5. What is the importance of the scapular?

6. Describe Antonio's dilemma as he grows up in Chapter 4.

7. Describe how Antonio becomes one of the gang?

8. Describe the tale of the golden carp.

9. Describe the Marez home on the first day of school.

10. What happens to Florence while swimming at Blue Lake?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bless Me, Ultima displays elements of magic. What are some examples of magic in the novel? How could any of these examples be explained scientifically? Do you believe Antonio is hurt from or benefits from these magical experiences? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

The sun and the moon, the llano and the river play a role in Antonio's maturity. What other characteristics play a significant role in Antonio's development? What individuals play a significant role in Antonio's development? What would happen to Antonio is he did not have these characteristics or characters influencing him?

Essay Topic 3

There are many symbols in Bless Me ,Ultima. Name some of these symbols and what each represents. What would happen if the novel did not contain these symbols? Do some of these symbols have more than one meaning? If so, what are they?

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