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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Harriet is forced to dance with Arroyo in the ballroom, where does she imagine that she is?

2. Where does Harriet plan to have the old gringo's body buried?

3. Where will Arroyo's body be buried?

4. What does Harriet share with the old gringo, which makes her cling to him in Mexico?

5. When Harriet is dancing with Arroyo, whom does she imagine she is dancing with?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The old gringo comes to view many of the characters in the novel as his children as he feels a very paternal bond with them. Choose two characters that the old gringo has this bond with and explain the nature of the relationships. Then, compare and contrast the relationship the old gringo has with these characters to the relationship he has with his real children in California.

Essay Topic 2

The old gringo sets out to Mexico with the hopes of dying there. Explain why the old gringo is drawn to such a drastic conclusion, and what brings him to Mexico. Finally, explain why you think the old gringo does, or does not, achieve the goal he is after.

Essay Topic 3

It becomes clear quite early in the text that the old gringo is running away from his past as he flees to Mexico. Explain the history of events that have happened in the old gringo's life, and how these events inevitably led him to Mexico.

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