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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. The gun used in the Russian Roulette game belongs to:

2. After shopping for a while, the two ladies stop:

3. At the opening of the book, Artemio Cruz is:

4. The plane flight Cruz thinks of is to:

5. What didn't Cruz notice that morning when he dressed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Artemio is at the dinner table with Don Gamaliel and Catalina?

2. Why is Catalina upset with Artemio?

3. What are Teresa and Catalina upset about in Artemio's hospital room?

4. What impression does the reader have of Mr. Cruz's financial position?

5. What does Catalina tell Artemio about what happened before they were married?

6. What is the first thing that Cruz is aware of as he wakes up?

7. What does Artemio do after the business meeting?

8. Who does Cruz see when he first opens his eyes?

9. When Cruz wakes up, who does he ask for?

10. What does the chauffeur think while sitting in traffic?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss your impressions of the character of Teresa? Does she care about her father? Is she money-hungry? Why does she keep saying that Artemio is pretending?

Essay Topic 2

Cruz's encounter with Gonzalo Bernal changed his life. Explain how. Was Cruz calculating and determined to get what he wanted no matter what the cost? Why or why not? Explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 3

The end of each chapter dealt with Artemio lying in bed sick and thinking. Explain how he gradually came to accept his death. Do you think he gave up on living? Why or why not?

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