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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. Whay did they call Lencho's little son Buzz Saw?

2. How old was Buzz Saw?

3. What do they do to Chalito to try to make him well?

4. Describe Loreto's pants and what happens to him because of them?

5. How much money does Lencho get from his sons for Buzz Saw's birthday?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Rudolph Smith Jr.

2. Describe Rudolph H Smith.

3. Who is Frankie Perez and what finally happens to him?

4. Who is Elpidio?

5. What is the work situation of the wetbacks working for Tony Baba's grandmother?

6. Who does Judge Rudolph Smith sentence to a mental institution?

7. Why is La Malquerida so unhappy and bitter?

8. Who is the Skinny Lady?

9. Who owns the brothel where La Maquerida was put by force and what happens to him?

10. Who is Vate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Describe the desert as it is portrayed in the book

2) Give five reasons why you like or dislike the writing style of Miguel Mendez.

3) What do Dona Reginalda and Carlos do to La Malquerida?

Choose two of these topics to write on.

Essay Topic 2

1) Describe the character, Kite. Why is he so popular with the children? What was his background?

2) Describe the character, Ruperta. What is her appearance? How does she survive?

3) Describe Chuco. What is is admired for? Who are his companions?

Choose two of the three to write on.

Essay Topic 3

1) In what ways is Bobby Foxye a typical hippie of the 1960s?

2) What are two things Bobby Foxye accused his parents of?

3) Who is Rudolph H. Smith? Describe him. What phobia does he have?

Choose two of the three topics to write on.

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