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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 sounds awaken Sol from her siesta at the beginning of the novel?

2. What happens when Sol stands before the saint's shrine?

3. What does Julian lose when he is walking home in Chapter 6?

4. How old is Sol when the story begins?

5. What does Senor Fremin give Julian before he leaves for Guatemala City?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Lucia angry when she receives the copy of the article about Julian?

3. Does Julian believe that he is a doer?

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

5. Has Julian had a hard life since he was exiled from Cuba?

6. Describe the setting of Chapter 6.

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

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

9. What does Senora Saavedra tell Julian about the composer Juan de Dios Rosado?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Do you agree or disagree with Lucia's reasons for leaving Julian? How did Julian betray her? Why does she want to protect her son from Julian?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the fortunes that Julian received from the organ grinder and his monkey. How did each of these fortunes come true in Julian's life? Identify specific scenes in which the truth of the fortunes is revealed.

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