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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. On Saturday, while drunk, Rufina climbs in where?

2. On Saturday, Officer Armijo has arrived in the plaza and is waiting for what?

3. Rufina says that she may pretend her baby is alive, but the angel does what?

4. The siblings ride home in Officer Armijo’s squad car, with Rufina thinking back on what?

5. In "Saturday," Chapter Five, why does Rufina berate the angel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the experience of the couple that are on holiday on Saturday?

2. What does Officer Armijo do with the Kid Thief after he drops the siblings off at their home?

3. How do the two Grandmothers to All react when they notice the pain felt by Rafa, Rufina, Officer Armijo, and the Kid Thief?

4. How does the Kid Thief act when spotted by Rafa and caught by Officer Armijo?

5. What was the Explorer’s response to being allowed in Rosalinda’s home?

6. What does Rufina do to calm down her anxiety on Saturday?

7. In "Saturday," Chapter Two, on what do the siblings focus while they are performing in the town square?

8. What does Rufina accuse the angel of pretending to be? How does the reader know she is correct?

9. Who are the Sotos?

10. What is the secret The Explorer has about himself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At various times the narrator describes the world in which the characters live, as if it is a living, breathing thing. Why might she do this? What is the connection between this and the story and its characters? Do you find this benefits or progresses the story? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Rufina and Rafa have sensitivities to the world around them. To what is Rufina sensitive? To what is Rafa sensitive? How does this affect them? Do they benefit from these abilities? Why or why not? Would you want heightened senses? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The angel is a celestial being, yet she is very sympathetic to grief, particularly the grief of Rufina and Rafa. Why might she be this way? What is her special connection with these siblings? How does this affect her actions in the story?

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