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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. Luismi unknowingly thwarted Yesenia's plan to murder him when he moved in with which other members of his family?

2. Who first began to call Yesenia by the nickname she purports to hate?

3. The most valuable asset within Manolo's estate was thought to be a ring featuring what kind of stone?

4. What is the last name of the sisters famous for spreading gossip throughout the town?

5. What adjective is NOT used to describe Yesenia's hair in comparison to the hair of her family members?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the wet rope symbolize?

2. What was the cause of Maurilio's death and how long after his release from prison did his death occur?

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

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

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

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

7. How does Yesenia feel about her cousin Luismi and why?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Melchor's messages about motherhood within the text Hurricane Season.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Melchor’s use of the motif of dreams within the novel Hurricane Season.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Melchor’s decision to include colloquialisms, slang, and profane language within the text. What purpose did Melchor have in mind when including these instances and how does the inclusion of these instances support the overarching themes and messages of the text?

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