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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. One of Inocencio's friends convinces the Grandmother and Inocencio that _______________ is the place to be.

2. What does Celaya's father liken to a Mexican girl becoming a prostitute?

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

4. Other than Celaya, who is Inocencio's other daughter?

5. After who/what was Inocencio's daughter named?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the conditions under which Inocencio is able to buy the San Antonio house?

2. Describe the chaos of the Mexican Revolution.

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

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

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

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

7. What type of child was Inocencio?

8. How does the Grandmother's behavior depress Celaya?

9. What were the "Ten Tragic Days"?

10. What are the emotional reasons that Soledad hates Celaya?

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

The theme of struggling with personal identity is an important one in this novel. Describe how it extends through setting, character and issues and provide examples for each.

Essay Topic 3

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

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