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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 is Pedro’s last name?

2. Where does Patria live after she gets married?

3. How did Dede feel about Lio’s political ideas?

4. Why is silk mentioned at the beginning of the book?

5. Where is this book set?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are people interested in Dede’s story?

2. How did Minerva feel about her schooling?

3. Why is it ironic for Patria to lose her faith?

4. How does Dede’s life compare to the prediction of her future?

5. How does Enrique feel about his children?

6. What is the most shocking thing Minerva learns in her schooling?

7. How is Enrique freed after he is arrested?

8. What happens between Minerva and Trujillo at the dance party?

9. How does Minerva respond when she learns about her illegitimate sisters?

10. What does Lio ask of Minvera when he goes into hiding?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Much of this book centered around Catholic beliefs. What are some of these beliefs, and how did they shape this plot?

Essay Topic 2

Dede has an interesting role in this book. What is this role, and how does she accomplish it?

Essay Topic 3

Minerva changed when she began listening to Lio. What were some of these changes, and what do you think caused them?

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