3. To what type of creature does the narrator compare Yesenia when stating that Dona Tina sent her somewhere to sleep for the night after chopping off her hair?

4. How many full-grown sons raced to claim their father Manolo's assets after his death in an attempt to keep the Witch from getting anything?

5. For what alleged transgression was Yesenia punished with the removal of most of her hair?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Dona Tina find out who told the police that Luismi was involved with the Witch's murder?

2. For what crime was Maurilio incarcerated and for how long?

3. How does Melchor create a feeling of suspense within the reading audience in the novel's first brief chapter?

4. What did most women seeking the Witch's service do when they visited her and why is this significant?

5. In what way does the theme of appearance versus reality arise within the epigraph section of Hurricane Season?

6. In what way does Melchor subtly suggest the true purpose that the Witch had served within her community prior to her death?

7. How does the reader find out the identity of the person who told the police about Luismi's involvement in the murder of the Witch?

8. Who tries to claim the Witch's body in order to provide her with a proper burial?

9. For what purpose does Melchor include details about a statue rumored to be hidden in the Witch's house?

10. For what reasons is the request to claim the Witch's body denied and what is the significance of the refusal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Read a lengthy interview with Melchor. Write an essay explaining the connection between several of Melchor’s answers and a major theme presented within the text of Hurricane Season.