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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. What color does the statue's eyes change to when Sol stands before it?

2. How does the audience respond to Julian's talk at the end of the debate in Chapter 8?

3. What word does Lucia underline in the article about Julian?

4. What does Pellejuda mean?

5. What did Julian write about in Mexico City that caught the attention of government officials?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the audience's reaction to Julian's speech at the debate?

2. Does religion play an important role in this time period?

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

4. Describe the consequences of Julian's writings while he was living in Mexico City.

5. What crisis is occurring in Guatemala City that Saavedra tells Julian about when he returns?

6. What is the journey that Julian takes to get to Guatemala City?

7. What kind of help does Julian receive in getting established in Guatemala City?

8. What does Professor Saavedra hope for Julian?

9. What happens when Julian sees Sol during his and Lucia's visit to the Manuel home?

10. Why does Lucia hide Julian's passionate words on the back of the postcard?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose two settings of the novel and discuss their influence on a particular character. How are these settings described? What is the character's response to his or her setting?

Essay Topic 2

What role does music play in this novel? When does music signify a great change is about to occur? Discuss two scenes in which music accompanies a significant moment in Julian's life.

Essay Topic 3

Dreams play an important role in Julian's life. How does the author use dreams to reveal Julian's true feelings? Describe a specific dream that Julian has and discuss what it tells you about his character.

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