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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Narcisco warn the Marez family?

2. What does Antonio do when Florence's body was pulled to the shore?

3. Why are the Marez family members excited to leave for El Puerto?

4. Why does Antonio believe God comes in cycles?

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

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

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

Bless Me, Ultima is a novel detailing a boy's rite-of-passage towards maturity. What are the key events marking Tony's maturity within the novel? How does the novel fall into this genre? Compare this novel to another rite-of-passage novel, such as Huckleberry Finn.

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