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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Her new husband comes from __________.

2. "Yes, but in this case, the two of us are locked up here, so there is no _______, no fight to win, you follow me?"

3. What is Valentin embarrassed for Molina to see?

4. Where does the woman say she is going before she meets the man?

5. What does the woman do with her money?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea of love is one that emerges right from the beginning of the story when Molina tells the story of the movie. The theme of love continues to emerge in the subsequent chapters.

Part 1: How is love portrayed in this story? In what ways does Puig describe it to the audience?

Part 2: Does love seem to be a positive or a negative force in the lives of these men? Support your answer.

Part 3: In what ways is love made larger than life in this story?

Essay Topic 2

In the end, it seems Molina and Valentin switch their original roles in order to become better men for each other.

Part 1: Describe the character of Molina at the beginning of the story. What does he believe in?

Part 2: Describe the character of Valentin at the beginning of the story. What does he believe in?

Part 3: What does Molina believe in the end of the story? What does Valentin do at the end of the story? How have they both changed?

Essay Topic 3

While the idea of escapism is rampant in this story, Valentin has different rules for himself in terms of what he can and cannot do.

Part 1: List the personal rules Valentin has for himself from the beginning of the story.

Part 2: Why does Valentin want to go to the infirmary when he is ill?

Part 3: Does Valentin's internal rule set change as the story progresses? If so, how? If not, why not?

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