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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tenorio believe Ultima had cursed his dead daughter?

2. What does Tony think would happen after his received the communion host?

3. What does Antonio kiss?

4. What does Antonio dream about after visiting Aqua Negra?

5. What happens to Horse during the Stations of the Cross?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Antonio and Ultima are two of the most influential characters in Bless Me Ultima and have a major impact on the rest of the characters in the story.

Part 1) Compare and contrast the characters of Antonio and Ultima. How are they the same? How are they different?

Part 2) Considering the differences between Antonio and Ultima, what are other characters or images which are also different in the novel?

Part 3) Considering the similarities between Antonio and Ultima, cite examples from the book that are metaphors for something else.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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