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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 is Julian awaiting from Zaragoza, Spain?

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

3. What does Lucia do after she reads the newspaper article about Julian?

4. How many fortunes did Julian receive form the organ grinder's monkey?

5. What is the name of Sol's nanny?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is Julian happy with the last fortune he receives?

2. What does Julian speak about at the end of the debate in Chapter 8?

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

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

5. Describe the setting of Chapter 6.

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

7. Describe President Rubios appearance at Sol's coming-of-age party.

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

9. What role does Xenufla play in the prologue?

10. Does Lucia feel betrayed by Julian?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between Julian and Sol. What makes them feel as if they have known each other forever? Why does Julian resist his love for her?

Essay Topic 2

How is the character of Professor Saavedra used as an example of what Julian does not want to become? What kind of life does Saavedra live that Julian finds both positive and negative? Provide textual examples to support your opinion.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of political uprising in the novel. What happens in Guatemala City that makes Julian leave the country? Do you agree that he should leave rather than stay and fight against oppression? Why or why not?

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