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

2. The novel opens with:

3. Regina considers Artemio to be her:

4. Where was Cruz's unit going?

5. Don Gamaliel is a:

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the relationship between Gonzalo Bernal and Artemio Cruz?

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

3. Who is Regina?

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

5. Why does Cruz have to leave town?

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

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

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

9. Why does Artemio go to visit Don Gamaliel?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Was Artemio Cruz a happy man in your opinion? Why or why not? Did money and wealth make him happy? What was he looking for?

Essay Topic 2

Many of the scenes with Catalina and Teresa focus on Artemio's will. Why does Artemio at first refuse to tell them where the will is? Why is he angry at them? What does he think about them?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the character of Catalina. Was she forced into an unhappy marriage? If so, why didn't she leave Artemio? Did Catalina love Artemio?

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