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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Don Manuel say to his wife when she asks him if he is drunk?
(a) "Yes, my love, tonight I am drunk with life!"
(b) "I've only had one drink."
(c) "Drunk with pleasure!"
(d) "No, I would never get drunk with you."

2. What does Julian tell Panoplo he has found in Sol?
(a) An intellectual for him to talk with.
(b) An assistant.
(c) The woman of his dreams.
(d) Writer of editorials to the newspaper.

3. What does Julian realize as he watches the sun rise at the end of Chapter 25?
(a) He wants to die.
(b) He will never be alone.
(c) He is distraught.
(d) He is lonely.

4. Why does Julian go to the library El Ateneo in Chapter 13?
(a) To read literature for his next class.
(b) To borrow some books of poetry.
(c) To do research for a play.
(d) To inquire about a job.

5. How long does it take Lucia to buy her trousseau after Julian sends her money?
(a) One month.
(b) Within two and a half weeks.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Six weeks.

6. What is Dona Rosaura afraid that Julian will do if he goes back to Cuba?
(a) Forget about Sol.
(b) Leave Sol behind.
(c) Bring Sol with him.
(d) Promise to marry her but never return.

7. Where does Sol lead Julian while they are on a walk in Chapter 16?
(a) River.
(b) Sea.
(c) Gazebo.
(d) Shed.

8. What does Julian do when he faces the sun at the end of Chapter 20?
(a) Shouts.
(b) Laughs.
(c) Smiles.
(d) Cries.

9. What does Sol think about the news that Julian is getting married in Mexico City?
(a) It must be a mistake.
(b) Xenufla was right.
(c) She needs a new boyfriend.
(d) Good riddance!

10. What can Lucia hear when she looks out the hotel window on her wedding trip?
(a) Whistles.
(b) Street vendors.
(c) The Pacific Ocean.
(d) Sirens.

11. What does Sol give Julian when he tells her he has to leave for Mexico City?
(a) Heart-shaped rock.
(b) Small photograph of herself and a white rose.
(c) Lock of her hair.
(d) Ring.

12. What does Julian call Sol after he rips up his letter to Lucia?
(a) A friend.
(b) His sun.
(c) A musical genius.
(d) A nice girl.

13. Who asks Sol if she likes Julian?
(a) Dona Rosaura.
(b) Gabriela.
(c) Don Manuel.
(d) Xenufla.

14. What is the date when Lucia is looking out her hotel window on her wedding trip?
(a) March 3, 1921.
(b) May 1, 1900.
(c) January 1, 1878.
(d) February 2, 1899.

15. What is driving Xenufla crazy about Sol on Friday morning, the day Julian visits Don Manuel at home?
(a) Sol is pestering her for lunch.
(b) Sol is complaining about everything.
(c) The clock is not working.
(d) Sol has changed her clothes three times already.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are jocotillos?

2. How much back pay does Julian receive when he starts his full-time job?

3. What is bothering Saavedra about his formal wear as he goes to Don Manuel's party?

4. What subject is Julian writing about in his notebook at the beginning of Chapter 10?

5. What happens when a Cuban man gives his word of honor?

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