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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 was Cruz's unit going?

2. At this time Artemio Cruz is a:

3. The plane flight Cruz thinks of is to:

4. When Cruz is waking up, he is aware of feeling:

5. Who was Cruz's unit fighting?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Artemio accepted the nomination for the national congress and made his acceptance speech?

2. Teresa and Catalina are still concerned about the will. What does Artemio say when Teresa ask about the will?

3. What do the girl and her mother talk about at the dress shop?

4. Why does Artemio warn Regina about the federales?

5. Who is Regina?

6. Why does Artemio go to visit Don Gamaliel?

7. What kinds of goods are the two women shopping for?

8. What do they find when they return to Rio Hondo?

9. How does Cruz think of yesterday?

10. What does Artemio do after the business meeting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What was the Mexican Revolution? What side did Artemio fight on? Was he loyal to the government to the end?

Essay Topic 2

What is it that Artemio is searching for throughout his life? Why does he keep having relationships with different women? What do you attribute this to?

Essay Topic 3

At the New Year's Eve party, Artemio looks at the lush furnishings of his residence. In what way do they give him pleasure? Why does he say that Lilia could never understand the kind of pleasure they gave him? Is he being materialistic?

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