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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 message does Pilar include on her painting of Lady Liberty?

2. The elderly man at the botanica calls Pilar the daughter of _____.

3. Why doesn't Celia have time to take care of Felicia?

4. Who does Felicia want to greet her after her initiation?

5. Who returns the day after Felicia burns Graciela's scalp?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Celia believe Lourdes is punishing her?

2. Why does Jorge say he left Cuba?

3. Why does Felicia pour lye on Graciela Moriera's scalp?

4. Why does Lourdes suggest Pilar move to Russia?

5. What causes Lourdes to swing her handbag at a man in her bakery?

6. What does Herminia's father, a santera, use to answer his godchild's question?

7. What does Herminia tell Felicia seashells represent?

8. What does Celia wonder about her relationship with Gustavo?

9. What does Jorge admit about his plan to break Celia by leaving her with his family?

10. How does Felicia support Herminia when her son dies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Felicia is urged by her best friend to participate in the ritual with La Madrina. Why might she be reluctant to go? What does her behavior suggest about her faith? Does the loss of her father play a role in her lack of enthusiasm?

Essay Topic 2

What circumstances allow a transformation to take place in Pilar? How has she prepared herself for this transformation? How do others assist in helping Pilar figure out what she must do?

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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