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

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Cesar worry?

2. What takes its toll on Cesar?

3. How do Mariela and her mother live comfortably in Cuba?

4. What does this woman want?

5. How does Cesar respond to her efforts?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cesar marries Luisa.

Part 1) Who is Luisa?

Part 2) Why does Cesar marry her?

Part 3) Is their marriage lasting? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Both Cesar and Nestor suffer from depression.

Part 1) What are the causes of their depression?

Part 2) Why do they not seek help?

Part 3) How do each of the brothers deal with their depression?

Essay Topic 3

Nestor and Cesar's cousin, Pedro, warns them that the only way to happiness is through family.

Part 1) Why does he give them this warning?

Part 2) Do they heed this warning? Why or why not?

Part 3) How does this warning affect Cesar later in life?

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