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

Short Answer Questions

1. When do the Mexican people take siesta?

2. What type of dog was penned in with Arroyo when he was hiding in La Luna's home?

3. Who holds Harriet back when she tries to chase Arroyo away from killing the old gringo?

4. What reason does Colonel García give Pedro for the women waiting in line outside the village?

5. What look does Colonel Frutos García claim is written all over the old gringo's face?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The ballroom of the hacienda is a room of very special significance to the novel. Describe the ballroom and then choose two poignant moments in the text that happen in this room. Why is this room the only one Arroyo chooses not to destroy when he burns the hacienda to the ground?

Essay Topic 2

Harriet's mother is a depressed and depressing old woman in the beginning of the novel. Describe Harriet's mother and explain how she helped push Harriet away from America to the wilds of Mexico. Then, explain whether or not Harriet escaped her mother's fate and cite examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

General Arroyo has spent his entire life looking up to Pancho Villa. Explain why Arroyo idolized Pancho Villa as he did, and then describe what happens when the two generals finally meet on Mexican soil. Is it the encounter Arroyo had hoped for? Why or why not?

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