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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Yolanda almost get her dad killed?

2. When Sandi was startled by the man, what happened?

3. What was the rumor about Don Jose?

4. How did Dona Charito meet her husband?

5. Who is Charito?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is there a link between learning and the arts? Describe each daughter and the mother and their unique artistic talents. Who teaches the children about art? How is learning about art enhanced once the family arrives in the States?

Essay Topic 2

The family seems so normal back on the island, only the servants are crazy, but, after the move, the girls and the mother all have issues dealing with life. Do you think it has anything to do with money? They were rich on the island, but life is more up-close in America and they struggle keeping a grip on reality. What do you think? Why?

Essay Topic 3

What are the three encounters with nudity in the novel? How does each encounter seem to affect the child? Is there long-term damage to the child or is it quickly forgotten? Why do you think so? Since the stories are told through history, how accurate do you think the stories are?

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