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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 did Artemio do to Lorenzo?

2. The man and Lilia spend their morning:

3. The event in progress at Artemio's Cayoacan residence is a:

4. What does Artemio hear said in the ambulance?

5. They move through the streets after the bombing and meet:

Short Essay Questions

1. When Zagal and his troops arrive at Perales, what does Zagal say to Cruz?

2. What happens in the mountains?

3. How does Artemio amuse himself while lying in his bed at home?

4. How does Artemio handle Zagal's offer?

5. What does Catalina want?

6. What happened to Isabel?

7. There are excerpts from the various conversations taking place at the party. What two people are many of the guests talking about?

8. What does Teresa accuse Artemio of in a discussion with Catalina?

9. What happens as Carranza's troops attack Perales?

10. Why is Regina different than the other women in his life?

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

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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