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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 served for dinner during this specific chapter?

2. What does the main character attempt to do in order to forget about the bad experience mentioned in #66?

3. Who has been kidnapped by guerrillas?

4. What s the animal in the cage focused on so that he does not smell the woman so close?

5. What is the woman doing when she is first approached by the man?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the plantation owners turn the people of the island into zombies?

2. What is the Warden's new plan to learn more about Valentin's comrades?

3. What does the newspaper reporter do when he recognizes the woman he met the night before in his research?

4. What happens when Molina wants to coddle Valentin again during this chapter?

5. Who are some of the old friends and family Molina contacts once he is out of the prison?

6. Why is Valentin afraid to go to the infirmary?

7. Why will Irena not let the man kiss her when he wants to, even though they have fallen in love?

8. Why does the man end up in the hospital in the movie story?

9. Who is the author of the letter Valentin receives?

10. What does the servant girl do for the man who goes off to war?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is an obvious conflict between the personal relationships of the characters and the idea of political activism. It seems the two ideas are unable to coexist.

Part 1: What does the play seem to be saying about personal relationships in relationship to the political ideals of the characters?

Part 2: Does it seem relationships are bolstered or weakened by activism? Support your answer.

Part 3: In what ways does Valentin's political activism affect his life?

Essay Topic 2

At times, the reader does not know if the writing and the narration is true or a vision from the character. This fantasy-like tone makes the story one that may not be as complete as it seems.

Part 1: Cite two examples in which the narration of the story becomes unclear as to whether it is real or if it is just a dream/vision.

Part 2: What do these examples seem to tell us about the idea of reality and fantasy?

Part 3: If these examples are not based in reality, does this weaken the story? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Valentin is a Marxist revolutionary, a bit of a traitor for his time, but this role is not one that is unique. Very often, authors use people who are revolutionaries to show the reader someone who is colorful and someone who can be feared and admired.

Part 1: How does the reader know of Valentin's political leanings in this story?

Part 2: Does Valentin seem to be a strong supporter of his beliefs? Support your answer.

Part 3: What are Molina's political beliefs? What does this say about Molina?

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