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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. At what time of Celia's life does she go to live with Tia Alicia?

2. Who does Pilar see her father with, in Ordinary Seductions: Going South?

3. Who does Ivanito most resemble?

4. What does Celia do on the 11th of every month for 25 years?

5. In Ordinary Seductions: Celia's Letters: 1942-1949, which author does Celia read?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Pilar's supernatural gifts?

2. Why does Celia worry about Ivanito's looks?

3. Why does Lourdes fire her new employee at the bakery?

4. What agreement for marriage do Jorge and Celia make?

5. What is significant about Celia's son being born with a caul?

6. When Celia's great aunt takes her to the santera, what prediction is made for Celia's life?

7. How does Celia know her husband has died?

8. How does Celia describe the environment that Lourdes was born in?

9. Under what condition does Celia tell Gustavo she will come find him?

10. How does Rufino bond with his daughter Pilar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Lourdes use control with her family? How does she use control in her business? How does Lourdes give up control in the novel? How do Lourdes's conversations with Jorge help her with her need to control others?

Essay Topic 2

What joyful experiences has Ivanito known in his life? What are some signs that show that Ivanito is disappointed? How does Ivanito escape from his problems?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Celia choose a life of questioning and wondering? How does this way of life help her? How does it hurt her?

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