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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. In Chapter 11, where does Luis insist Marisol must see the sun set?
2. What has Alejandro done that Elisa reveals in Chapter 7 which prevents him from coming back home?
3. In Chapter 7, who is Beatriz's twin brother?
4. What is the name of the infamous prison Che Guevara ran after the revolution?
5. Who does Ana tell Elisa her parents have invited for dinner in the hopes of match-making the two of them in Chapter 8?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 9, what offer does Luis make to Marisol and how does she feel about this?
2. In Chapter 1, why is Marisol traveling to Cuba for the first time?
3. In Chapter 10, how does Luis explain his having such a nice car to Marisol?
4. In Chapter 2, why does Luis tell Marisol that Miramar has survived better than other parts of Havana?
5. In Chapter 2, why is Marisol nervous when she heads through customs coming into Cuba?
6. In Chapter 8, what happens to Ana and Elisa when they are out to lunch?
7. In Chapter 10, what does Luis tell Marisol about the food ration system in Cuba?
8. In Chapter 9, how does Luis explain his cuts and bruises to Elisa?
9. In Chapter 3, what is Elisa's sister Beatriz known for?
10. In Chapter 4, what is Pablo able to discern from Elisa's dress and shoes?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is Elisa's relationship with each of her parents like? Why do you think Elisa is closer to Magda, her former nanny and the family housekeeper, than she is with her own mother? Write an essay explaining your answers.
Essay Topic 2
In the beginning of the novel, why does Marisol feel a sense of shame related to her wealth when she first arrives in Cuba, especially when she meets Caridad and Cristina? Write an essay explaining your answers.
Essay Topic 3
Why do you think Luis remains so committed to staying in Cuba, even after the regime detains and beats him, and even though he will almost surely be imprisoned for life or killed if he stays? Write an essay explaining your answer.
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