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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. During the battle, Cruz is:

2. Cruz challenges Zagal to:

3. What did Artemio do to Lorenzo?

4. What two names are mentioned in the conversations of the various guests?

5. While at the party, Artemio looks over his:

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Catalina want?

2. What happens when Captain Cruz and his patrol are tracking Villa's men?

3. Why do they ask Cruz if he can make canoes?

4. What happens when the phone rings at Laura's apartment?

5. Why are Miguel and Lorenzo upset about the four generals?

6. Lilia and the man do not have much conversation. What indications is there of who the man is?

7. What is learned in the chapter about Ctalina and Artemio?

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

9. Why was Artemio's mother?

10. What does Laura tell Artemio of their relationship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the different aspects of Artemio's life - Regina, Gonzalo Bernal, his relationship with Catalina, etc. Do you think Artemio was motivated by guilt? Why or why not? How did this affect his relationship with Catalina?

Essay Topic 2

What role did Artemio play in the Mexican Revolution? In what way did his beliefs carry over into his business practices? Why would he be popular with the peasants?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, Artemio thinks "We rode across the river, you died, I survived." Who is Artemio referring to? How did this affect him for the rest of his life?

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