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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. What was the wealthy man's former occupation?

2. What does Malquerida do to the man who wants to become her pimp and tempts her?

3. Lorenzo is what kind of a man?

4. Where does Chuco finally go and what work is he seeking?

5. What does one of the travelers, Pedrito Sotolin, do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jes's do that is shocking considering the other things he has done?

2. Who is the Skinny Lady?

3. Who is Ruperta?

4. Describe Kite and tell why the children chase him.

5. Describe General Cajetes.

6. Describe Rudolph Smith Jr.

7. What human weaknesses does the city in the novel entice people to engage in?

8. Describe Kite. ( Ffor instance: what does he look like, do all the time and what was his former occupation?)

9. How many children does Cuamea have and how does he raise them?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Part 1) Describe the character, Don Mario de Cocuch, his appearance, character and background. Do you like the character? Why or why not?

Part 2) Describe the character, Mrs. de Cocuch, her appearance, character and background. What is your opinion of the character?

Part 3) Describe the unusual fastidiousness of the de Cocuchs, their clothing, habits of personal hygiene, their bathroom and behavior there.

Choose two of the three options to write about.

Essay Topic 2

1) Who is Panfilo? Why is he devastated? Go into some detail in your answer.

2) Describe the sarcastic description of "the valiant hawks". How did they influence Frankie Perez?

3) Who is Porfirio Diaz? What did he do?

Choose two of the three topics to write on.

Essay Topic 3

1) Who is "The Skinny Lady" and what is Cuamea's relationship with her?

2) Describe Mr. Foxye, his goals, personality, quirks, things he does in the book.

3) Describe Mrs. Foxye and her traits.

Choose two of the three topics to write on.

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