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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. Who misses the train to America with Juan?

2. Who is eloping with Maria?

3. What does Don Victor tell Lupe that makes her resent him?

4. Why is La Liebre upset with Dona Guadalupe and her family?

5. Where do Juan and his sisters find seeds for their dinner while trying to walk to the U.S.?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is El Paso described the first time Juan and his family see it, and how do they feel upon arriving?

2. What is Espirito doing when he finds the gold? Where is the gold found?

3. What is the setting like when Socorro is giving birth?

4. How does Guadalupe come to live with Leonides Camargo?

5. Why do the Mexican people seem to think highly of Colonel Maytorena?

6. Why do Juan and Eduardo miss the train?

7. Under what circumstances does Guadalupe meet Don Victor and marry him?

8. What happens to the teacher's salary in the little village and what action do the townspeople take when they find out?

9. What has Victoriano done to upset La Liebre?

10. Why does Socorro leave to go to the lowlands, and what is Victoriano's response?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Please compare and contrast Lupe's relationship with Mark, and Lupe's relationship with Salvador. What are her initial feelings toward both men? Do her feelings for the men change as she spends more time with them? If so, how do her feelings change?

Essay Topic 2

The lack of women's rights can be seen through the strike in chapter 19, section 5. Please explain why this is a good example of the lack of women's rights, what was done in response to that lack of rights, and what the outcome of the situation was. Do you agree or disagree with the way this matter is handled?

Essay Topic 3

Racism against those of Mexican descent is seen in various parts of this story. Please provide at least three examples where racism against Mexicans is seen. Who is the racist party? On the other side, please provide at least three examples of individuals who seem to ignore the racial differences between themselves and those of Mexican heritage.

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