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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Don Manuel say when Julian tells him he is to be married in Mexico City?

2. Who places Sol's gown on a dummy after the party is over?

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

4. What does Don Manuel invite Julian to do when he sees him at the library?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Sol's character. Is self-sacrifice part of her identity? How so? What do you think is the most important element that she brings to this story?

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

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?

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