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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 is a parida, the first drink Lencho buys at a bar?

2. Besides the theme of racism, what other theme is used in the book?

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

4. What two hobbies did Tony Baba's wife have?

5. After he gives up washing cars, what does Loreto do for money?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Chalito and what is his sad fate?

2. Describe Loreto's childhood friend, Little Jes's of Bethlehem.

3. How is the theme of hypocrisy handled in the book?

4. What does Peluchi do for a living?

5. Who is Chalito and why is he a tragic character?

6. Briefly describe Loreto's house by the river.

7. Who is Ramagacha?

8. What does one of the men walking through the desert say to the other one to persuade him to continue on?

9. In the bar scene what do the men make lewd jokes about and why are they in the bar?

10. What are bichigetters?

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) Where is the dead body of Loreto found? By whom? Who notifies the authorities of his death?

2) Who comes to take the dead body of Loreto away? What happens to to Nelson Ortiz during during the loading of Loreto's body into the truck?

3) Describe Loreto's house down by the river. What do the bichigetters find when they tear it apart?

Choose two of the topics to write on.

Essay Topic 3

1) Describe one of the court cases in the book. Who is tried? For what? What is the sentence?

2) Describe the story of La Malquerida's life after she goes with Dona Reginalda and Carlos.

3) Who is Pedro? Why does he murder Mr. de Cocuch?

Choose two of the three topics to write on.

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