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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. How does Abundio's wife die?
2. What does Susana's mother die of?
3. What does don Pedro give the lawyer for his troubles?
4. Who is the shot that kills don Lucas intended for?
5. What do Father Rentería and his confessor say about all fruits that grow in Comala?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does doña Inés want Abundio to tell his dead wife?
2. Why do Angeles and Fausta think Susana doesn't need confess her sins?
3. What is the mission of the revolutionaries?
4. What happens between don Pedro and Damiana when she is a girl?
5. How does don Pedro deal with Susana's death?
6. What frustrates don Pedro about Susana?
7. What happens when the revolutionaries come to don Pedro's house?
8. Why does Susana reject Father Rentería in her last living moments?
9. Why is Fulgor Sedano happy about the rain?
10. Explain Bartolomé's relationship with Susana.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Rulfo uses the historical context of the 1910-1920 Mexican Civil War to frame his novel. Based on what you learn about the Revolution and on your reading of the novel, do you think this revolution is a true revolution of the peasants or is it based on other less lofty ideals? Explain Pedro's, El Tilcuate's and Father Rentería's role in the Revolution. What does each of their roles in the Revolution reveal about their character?
Essay Topic 2
The Roman Catholic religion, as embodied by Father Rentería, is critiqued throughout the novel. What is the role of religion in the lives of the people of Comala? Does it provide a solace or is it more based on fear of damnation? Which characters are most affected by their faith? What characters are affected the least? Explain how Father Rentería is seen as both a positive and negative symbol of church. Use specific examples from the text.
Essay Topic 3
The love relationships between the characters in the novel are depicted both positively and negatively. For each of the following relationships, explain whether you think it is a positive or negative depiction of romantic love:
- Donis and his sister
- Susana and Florencio
- Dolores and Pedro
- Susana and Pedro
- Abundio and his wife
What do you think Rulfo is trying to say about romantic love based on his description of these relationships? Do you think he believes in the power of romantic love to provide solace in people's lives? Why or why not?
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