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

Short Answer Questions

1. What theme is very clear in this part?

2. Who is Fernando Perez?

3. What is Cesar's excuse for his actions?

4. Where do the brothers settle?

5. What does this woman want?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The hearts represent both Cesar and Nestor.

Part 1) Describe the scene with the hearts.

Part 2) What do the hearts mean, regarding Cesar and Nestor?

Part 3) How does this realization about the hearts affect Eugenio? Are the hearts an effective use of imagery? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Cesar's will to live dies with his brother.

Part 1) Use information from the text to support this statement.

Part 2) Does Cesar's behavior change after his brother's death? What is the reason for his behavior?

Part 3) How does Cesar resolve this lack of desire to survive without his brother?

Essay Topic 3

Cesar drinks himself to death.

Part 1) Why does Cesar drink excessively?

Part 2) What effect does the alcohol have on his body and his relationships?

Part 3) Why does he not stop drinking?

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