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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. What do they see when they return to Rio Hondo?

2. What historic event is taking place at this time?

3. What does Artemio say to Don Gamaliel about the political and social situation:

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

5. Don Gamaliel tells his daughter to:

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the Americans need Artemio?

2. How does the book open?

3. What happens during Cruz's meeting with the President?

4. Why does Artemio warn Regina about the federales?

5. What was the threat that Don Gamaliel faced from his peasants?

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

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

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

9. Why does Artemio go to visit Don Gamaliel?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When people regain consciousness, they appear confused as it takes some time for them to gain their bearings. Explain how Fuentes achieves this with Cruz. Does this convey the experience to the reader? Is there a better way in which to convey this experience? If so, what?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Cruz's behavior and actions at the Perales prison? Cruz decided to save himself at the expense of Gonzalo Bernal and the Yaqui? Did he cause their deaths in exchange for his own life? If so, why?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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