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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Chayo Cuamea discharged?

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

3. What's on the make-believe window in Loreto's house?

4. Who is Rosario Cuamea's assistant and inseparable buddy?

5. How old is Jes's when he leaves his hometown?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Part 1) Describe the character, "La Malquerida". Why was she given that name?

Part 2) Describe the character Tony Baba. What might make the reader dislike him?

Part 3) Describe the character, Chalito, his appearance, character and fate. Why is he such a tragic character?

Choose two of the three options to write on.

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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