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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. Master Pedrito is killed by:

2. In 1903, Artemio is:

3. The man does not tell Lilia that:

4. How many big generals are there:

5. Artemio feels that Lilia could never understand:

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Artemio's mother?

2. What happens in the mountains?

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

4. What does Laura tell Artemio of their relationship?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay discussing the structure of the novel. In addition to the overall structure, also comment on the structure of each chapter. Does the fact that the chapters are not in chronological order cause confusion?

Essay Topic 2

What are your overall impressions of the novel? Did you like it? Why or why not? Did you like Fuentes' style of writing and the structure of the novel? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss your impressions of the character of Teresa? Does she care about her father? Is she money-hungry? Why does she keep saying that Artemio is pretending?

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