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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Faustine fail to stop Morel from doing?

2. What happens to the first flowers the narrator picks?

3. What does the narrator say he wants to do to the woman when she angers him?

4. Who does the narrator think could be the director of the insane asylum?

5. What does the narrator bring to give to the woman on the beach?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why were genre novels becoming more respected in the 40s? In what way were authors like Casares influential in the critical evaluation of genre books? How was Casares influenced by genres such as adventure books?

Essay Topic 2

What are the story's supernatural and fantasy elements? How does Casares use fantasy and supernatural elements to create meaning?

Essay Topic 3

Aside from the main character, examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does this have on the story?

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