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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Awful Grandmother's stories are all about _________________________.
(a) her dead husband.
(b) making people feel sorry for her.
(c) her love of cooking.
(d) her dreams of a better life for her family.

2. How many years did the Mexican revolution last?
(a) 7.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 10.

3. What is Inocencio's ultimate plan?
(a) Move back to Denver.
(b) Expand his business.
(c) Train his sons to take over the business.
(d) Buy a house for his mother.

4. What is the demeanor of Soldedad's child?
(a) Joyful.
(b) Very sad.
(c) Calm.
(d) Boisterous.

5. What does Soledad think when her son is born?
(a) She is terrified about being a mother.
(b) No one will ever come between her and her son.
(c) She cannot wait to have another baby.
(d) She had really wanted a daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Soledad's daughter?

2. What does Zoila have the kids do on the day the Grandmother dies?

3. What does Inocencio decide when Celaya returns home?

4. To what did Soledad's child devote his time?

5. Why does Narciso need surgery?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Narciso's relationship with Soledad when they begin having sex?

2. What is the Grandmother's demeanor in Chicago and why does she not buy her own home?

3. What position does Soledad take regarding her life when her son is born?

4. Describe the chaos of the Mexican Revolution.

5. What does Celaya learn about herself as a freshman, and who is the friend who takes her under her wing?

6. What advice did people give Soledad about taking care of herself as a young woman?

7. What lie did Narciso tell about his three missing ribs and what is the truth of the story?

8. Even though they both had behaved inappropriately, how did Narciso save Inocencio from a fate similar to his own?

9. What were the "Ten Tragic Days"?

10. Who is Celaya and how does she depose Soledad in Inocencio's affections?

(see the answer keys)

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