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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. Who gave Inocencio the money to make the purchase in #137?

2. What is Inocencia's only daughter's name?

3. How did Zoila consider killing the Grandmother?

4. What is Narciso's father's first name?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Fina feel about her mother, Soledad, after her father dies?

2. What role does storytelling play in the family's life?

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

4. What were the "Ten Tragic Days"?

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

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

7. What is Zoila's view on her fate as a woman, and how does she perceive her daughter?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

The author is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, then briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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