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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lucia's reaction to the news that she and Julian are moving from Guatemala?

2. When were all the Clericals executed?

3. Where does Sol keep her diary hidden?

4. What is in the letter that Julian sends to the minister of public information in Chapter 23?

5. What does Sol think that Julian shares with her father?

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

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 3

How are both Lucia and Sol transformed by their relationship with Julian? Describe the scenes in which Lucia and Sol feel transformed as women. How are these scenes similar? Different?

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