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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tellez tell Gabriel about the time he ran into Tenorio in an El Puerto saloon?

2. What is the ceremony the priest participated in, in the altar?

3. What does Antonio accuse Pedro of doing to Ultima?

4. Who drives to Guadalupe to warn Ultima that Tenorio was coming to get her?

5. What does Antonio do before cutting into a live tree?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

The setting and sensory emotions are important within Bless Me, Ultima. Describe the critical scenery, tastes and sounds raised in the novel. How do food and eating create ambiance in the story? How does the scenery add depth to the novel?

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