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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 emerged from the hospital saying that what kind of person had called the police?

2. To what town did Munra take Norma when he finally agreed to Luismi's panicked request?

3. It is revealed in Chapter VI that the Witch gave Luismi what amount of money to purchase cocaine for her in La Zanja?

4. What characteristic is NOT among those listed in relation to the ringleader of the group in charge of Brando's cell in Chapter VI?

5. Brando's first time attending Carnival occurred in which town?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the reader learn in Chapter IV about the reason why the Witch had broken things off with Luismi?

2. From whose perspective are the events of Chapter VI presented?

3. What kind of person is Pepe and how do you know?

4. Name three elements that fuel Brando's belief that the Witch deserved to die.

5. In what way does the theme of guilt and responsibility enter the narrative within Chapter V?

6. What does the reader learn in Chapter VI about the Witch's accusation that Luismi had stolen her money?

7. For what reason did Munra buy three beers for Luismi at Sarajuana's?

8. What action did Brando take at the Witch's house the night of the attempted robbery that injured the Witch significantly?

9. How does Melchor utilize sensory details in order to portray Norma's feelings about childbirth?

10. What is the significance of salsa dancing, as portrayed in Chapter IV?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

What is the function of Munra’s character within the novel? Discuss the characterization methods used by Melchor in depicting Munra and include in your discussion the reasons that Melchor portrays him in these particular ways.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the instances of irony within the narrative of Hurricane Season and analyze Melchor’s purpose for including each instance you discuss.

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