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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 does Sol have to climb when she visits St. Rita?

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

3. What nickname does Sol's nanny call her?

4. What does Sol's nanny say she must do to prepare for her visit to the shrine of St. Rita?

5. What does Sol's nanny think it's well past time for in Sol's life?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Don Manuel encourage Julian to finish his play?

2. How is Julian's play received?

3. How does Gabriela persuade her father to invite Julian to Sol's coming-of-age party?

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

5. What does Xenufla think about Sol's lack of a husband?

6. What is Julian's reaction to his first fortune the monkey gives him?

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

8. Describe how Julian finds a place to stay when he arrives in Guatemala.

9. Why does Saavedra think it is a good idea for Julian to meet Don Manuel?

10. After Lucia buys her trousseau, why does she worry about her impending marriage to Julian?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss what the sun symbolizes in this novel. What is the significance of Sol's name as it relates to the sun? Describe two scenes in which the sun acts as an important symbol and analyze its influence on a character(s).

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe Julian's writing and speaking skills. What is his effect on audiences? Provide several textual examples to show his influence as a writer and speaker.

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