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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. How does Pocha describe the women of Loreto?

2. What Air Battalion number is the Air Force officer who lets Pantoja use a hydroplane commander of?

3. Where are Pocha and Leonor not allowed to shop?

4. How long has the Special Service been in operation at the beginning of Chapter 5?

5. What is the name of the popular local radio personality who goes to visit Pantoja?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Pochita think Pantoja is up to no good after their first night in Iquitos?

2. What do Pocha and Alicia spend their time doing?

3. What is Pantoja's job in Iquitos?

4. Why is Mother Leonor having a hard time in Iquitos?

5. How has Pocha adapted to life in Iquitos?

6. Why is Captain Pantoja being relocated in Chapter 1?

7. What preliminary instructions is Pantoja given before leaving for Iquitos?

8. What does Pocha tell Chichi about Leonor's following of Brother Fransisco?

9. Where does Pantoja's family hope he relocates?

10. What is Dispatch Number 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the significance of the religious sect, the Brothers of the Ark. What does the sect seem to represent? What narrative function does the sect serve? How is the sect described throughout the novel? What seems to be the overall tone around the sect? What techniques does the author use to portray the sect? What seems to be the significance of the sacrifices and other violent acts?

Essay Topic 2

Explore the use of foreshadowing in Pocha's letter to her little sister. What does she think is happening with Pantoja? Why does she seem to have this bad feeling? What techniques does the author use to let the reader know this is foreshadowing and not just character development for Pocha? How does her foreshadowing eventually come to fruition?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the circular narrative of the ending. Why do you think Pantoja's life goes back to normal in the end? What do you think he has learned from this whole experience? Were you surprised by the ending? What do you think the author is trying to say with this ending?

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