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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Sol attracted in her life?
(a) Suitors.
(b) Bugs.
(c) Teachers.
(d) Children.

2. What is Julian awaiting from Zaragoza, Spain?
(a) Work papers.
(b) Birth certificate.
(c) Tax forms.
(d) Copy of his diploma.

3. What is a "cirio"?
(a) A mule's name.
(b) Thick candles to give to St. Rita's statue.
(c) Candy.
(d) Special dessert.

4. What weapon does Julian have concealed under his vest?
(a) Pistol.
(b) Knife.
(c) Revolver.
(d) Sword.

5. What invitation does Don Manuel send to Saavedra?
(a) Political meeting.
(b) Soledad's coming-of-age party.
(c) Business gathering.
(d) Brunch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the ingredients for balche, the sacred drink Sol must drink in honor of St. Rita?

2. What toast does Julian make in Chapter 5?

3. What sentiment frightens Lucia in the words Julian wrote on the back of a postcard?

4. What does Julian say about Saavedra in Chapter 5?

5. At the beginning of the novel, how many weeks had passed since Julian left Mexico City?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Julian think he made a mistake by marrying Lucia?

2. What kind of job does Julian hope to receive in Guatemala?

3. Describe Sol's conflicting emotions as she says goodbye to Julian before he leaves for Mexico City.

4. Where is the statue of St. Rita enshrined?

5. What are Xenufla's instructions for how Sol should prepare for her visit to St. Rita?

6. What are the central themes in Julian's play?

7. Is Julian happy to see Sol again when he goes to play chess with Don Manuel?

8. Why does Julian begin to weep when he sees Panoplo?

9. Describe Sol's appearance when she sees Julian for the last time before he is married.

10. Why does Francisco Tresban, the minister of fine arts, ask Julian to write a play?

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