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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. By the end of the story, how long has Eva been dead?

2. At what other time was the noise present in the protagonist's head in "The Third Resignation"?

3. What killed Nabo?

4. In "Tuesday Siesta," what is the name of the thief?

5. What color are the girl's stockings in "Someone"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is waiting for Nabo, and why?

2. Describe the living arrangements of the protagonist of "Dialogue with the Mirror."

3. Describe the setting of "The Woman who Came at Six O'Clock."

4. Why do the sleepwalkers want the woman to cry?

5. Why does the boy not want to lead the blind men in "Night"?

6. Describe the noise the protagonist of "The Third Resignation" hears.

7. What smell is present in "The Other Side of Death," and why is it significant?

8. Summarize what happens while the woman is talking to the priest in "Tuesday Siesta."

9. How would strangers feel about the protagonist of "The Third Resignation," according to his mother's feeling? Explain.

10. Describe the woman's appearance when she came to the narrator's house in "Someone."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the tension between dream and reality in "Eyes of a Blue Dog."

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characters of Montiel's widow and Mr. Carmichael and explain how other characters in "Montiel's Widow" perceive them.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the importance of the title for understanding García Márquez's work, mentioning at least two stories.

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