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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 Artemio wakes up in his bed, he is:

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

3. While traveling with Zagal's men, Cruz:

4. Artemio feels that Lilia could never understand:

5. The problem faced by Lorenzo and Miguel is that they are:

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Artemio think about his will?

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

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

4. Who is Lilia?

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

6. What is the cause that Lorenzo left to fight in?

7. Miguel and Lorenzo meet Lola, Maria and Nuri in the streets and the group joins forces. What are their plans?

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

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

10. What happened to Isabel?

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 is the purpose of Padilla and the tape recorder? Is this an effective way of telling a story? Why did Padilla irritate Teresa so much?

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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