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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 kind of towers does Julian see when he first views Guatemala City?

2. What did Julian deliver to the presidential palace when he visited with Saavedra?

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

4. What is Julian happy to find in the room he rents in Guatemala City?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Julian beats Don Manuel at chess?

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

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

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

5. Why does Sol give Julian her diary?

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

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

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

9. How does Julian learn about Sol's death?

10. When Lucia leaves with Ismaelillo, what does she say in the letter she leaves for 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

What is Julian's view of marriage? What harm does he cause through his decision to marry? Why is it more important to him to keep his word of honor than to be true to his desires?

Essay Topic 3

Is Julian a determined person? Do you agree with his assessment that he will be a "doer" in life rather than a dreamer? What specific actions does he take that show him to be a "doer."

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