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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. Besides the theme of racism, what other theme is used in the book?
2. What two hobbies did Tony Baba's wife have?
3. Who organizes a strike against Tony Baba's grandmother?
4. What does Tony Baba's grandmother do when a strike is organized against her?
5. What is one of the main character traits of Loreto?
Short Essay Questions
1. How many of the revolution troops are captured and what happens to them?
2. Describe Loreto's childhood friend, Little Jes's of Bethlehem.
3. Describe Loreto and what he does to make money.
4. How is the theme of hypocrisy handled in the book?
5. What human weaknesses does the city in the novel entice people to engage in?
6. Who is Malguerida and what does the name mean?
7. Describe Kite and tell why the children chase him.
8. What does Peluchi do for a living?
9. Who is Vate?
10. Who is Ramagacha?
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) 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.
Essay Topic 3
1) Who is Moroyoqui? What is his nickname? Describe him.
2) Describe Loreto's clothes. What uniform does he imagine having? What causes him to dance around the street and make the women laugh?
3) Who is Dona Candelita? How does she make her living? What trick does she use to make people pity her and buy from her?
Choose two of the three to write on.
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