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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. Where did Narciso live during the Mexican revolution?

2. Where does Celaya run away with the boy in #157?

3. Who is the friend who takes Celaya under her wing?

4. How many years did the Mexican revolution last?

5. Why does Celaya start having trouble at school?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Celaya want to leave school and what is her father's response to her idea?

2. Who is Ernie and what role does he play in Celaya's life?

3. What advice does Narciso's father give him regarding Soledad?

4. What is a possible reason that Fina does not like Soledad?

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

6. What secret about Inocencio does Zoila tell Celaya when Inocencio is in the hospital after a heart attack?

7. What were the "Ten Tragic Days"?

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

9. What illness befalls the Grandmother and how does the family react after her death?

10. What major purchase does Inocencio make without consulting Zoila and how does she react when she learns about it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Inocencio. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Inocencio?

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Zoila. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Zoila?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the book. Why would Hispanics have lonely lives in America? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

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