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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 does Dr. Díez implant in Azucena's brain?

2. Why does Hernán Cortés decide to build a new city on an ancient one?

3. What do aerophone booths do?

4. What would Azucena's Guardian Angel recommend if she would listen to him?

5. What is the song at the beginning of chapter five about?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens while Azucena interviews at the Center for the Oversight of Previous Existences?

2. How do the identity switches affect the story in chapter eleven?

3. What happens to Mexico City when the Pyramid of Love is restored?

4. What do Isabel's bodyguards do when they believe Isabel has died?

5. What does Mammon say about working with Isabel?

6. What is Agapito's position?

7. What are the recurring themes in chapter one?

8. Why are the Demons concerned about Isabel's relationship with Rodrigo?

9. Why is Cuquita jealous of Azucena?

10. How does the change of narrative perspective add to or take away from the story?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The body is an important theme in The Law of Love.

1) What are the different kinds of bodies presented in this book?

2) What is the difference between the body and soul, as this is presented in The Law of Love?

Essay Topic 2

As an astroanalyst, Azucena helps her clients remember past lives. In order to apply for a job, she has to submit to having her subconscious memories of the past reviewed. She finds a way around this test, but with the aid of music, she does have a momentary vision of her past.

1) What is the role of art in the world that Laura Esquivel has created?

2) Do you believe that art is as powerful in life as it is in this text?

Essay Topic 3

Isabel, the villain of the story, enjoys playing solitaire. At what other moments are characters alone? Describe these scenes. What happens when characters are together? What happens when characters communicate and care for each other? Describe the way that these relationships figure into the story. Do you think that the author wish to teach a lesson through these examples? Explain.

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