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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 are the two Mexican Catholic priests traveling to Spain?

2. What had been Herr Hutten's role in Mexico?

3. The book is what type of literature?

4. The Spanish passengers consist of an eight-person ______________________.

5. Where does the action take place?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the Americans on board the ship?

2. Why is Dr. Schumann summoned to La Condesa's cabin?

3. What odd behavior does Mrs. Treadwell exhibit in her room after the party?

4. Who are the Huttens?

5. What is the surprising reaction of Ric and Rac's theft of La Condesa's pearl necklace?

6. What is the nature of the Baumgartners' fight at the party?

7. What argument between Johann and his uncle makes Johann late for the fiesta?

8. What is the setting for the novel?

9. What are the first pranks of Ric and Rac?

10. Which passengers debark when the ship docks at Vigo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author is a master at creating visual images through descriptive language and techniques. When writing about Mrs. Treadwell's memory of a long-forgotten childhood friend she writes, "As if she could even invent a regret for a bond that had no more substance than a drift of cigarette smoke." What does the author mean by this statement? Create another statement that could mean the same thing.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses the characters of Ric and Rac as symbols of enacting the minor terrors the adults wish they could affect on others. Explain why the twins' behavior is a conduit of what the adults want to do? Why does the author use the twins for this vehicle?

Essay Topic 3

The book is written in three chapters of vastly differing lengths. What is the purpose of writing the book in this way? What is the author trying to convey with this style?

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