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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 is the boy that Celaya runs away with?

2. What does Celaya realize that she knows nothing about?

3. What does Inocencio's wife do when she learns about the purchase in #138?

4. What advice is Soledad given now that she is turning into a young lady?

5. Why does Soledad's daughter hate her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of child was Inocencio?

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

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

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

5. What were the "Ten Tragic Days"?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one theme in the book related to Hispanic culture. Identify at least two themes in the novel and then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples, making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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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