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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the hinges of Loreto's front door made of ?

2. What does Jes's do that shocked everyone?

3. What does Rudolph H. Smith hate?

4. What does the Foxye family dog wear that was unusual?

5. Who tells the authorities about Loreto's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Part 1) Describe Loreto including his appearance, what he does for a living, his character, etc.

Part 2) Describe Chalito including his appearance, character and fate.

Part 3) What is your opinion of the author's writing style? Give explanations and examples from the book.

Choose two of the three options to write on.

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