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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Frankie's father tell him losing his native tongue is like?

2. What is the north wall of Loreto's house almost exclusively made out of?

3. What does Mrs. Foxye get for the dog at the beauty parlor?

4. How is Bobby dressed when he returns home after being away for years?

5. How old is Dona Candelita the flower seller?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Who is Elpidio? What happens to him?

2) Whom did Cuamea marry after the war? Whom did his wife resemble? How many children did they have?

3) How does Cuamea raise his children? What is the name of the first child to die? How does he die?

Choose two of the 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) What does the newspaper article say about the murder of Mr. Mario Miller de Cocuch?

2) Describe what Loreto's city is like at night. Include descriptions of people, what they do and where.

3) What is the "Rose WIndmill"? Describe it and the people who frequent it.

Choose two of the topics to write on.

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