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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 Adam strive for in his work?

2. Why is Adam furious with Isabel in Part III?

3. Why are there no copies of El Pais after the attack?

4. What color is Teresa's couch?

5. What does Isabel call Adam as a kind of nickname?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does a woman bring to Cyrus and Jane to help with their shock in Part III?

2. Why does Adam have a hard time finding a newspaper to buy after the March 11 events?

3. Who is Adam jealous of in relation to Teresa?

4. What does Adam say to Teresa that is really a genuine sentiment in Part IV?

5. When do Adam and Teresa start becoming closer?

6. Where is Adam when the March 11 events happen?

7. What is Teresa's apartment like?

8. What major attraction does Adam not see in Grenada?

9. What does Adam grapple with participating, or not participating, in in Part IV?

10. What does Isabel tell Adam that takes him by surprise in Grenada?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What political events are happening in the world that makes Adam wary of how foreigners might perceive Americans, and why does he feel this way? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

What is Adam's perspective on the relationship between literature and politics? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How do the events of March 11 change things for Adam in Spain? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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