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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Felicia afraid of when Loca becomes ill?
(a) That she will die before Loca does.
(b) That her years of training will not help her cure Loca.
(c) That she will live forever.
(d) That she will never fall in love again.

2. What disease does Doctor Tolentino diagnose Loca with?
(a) Psoriasis.
(b) AIDS.
(c) Leprosy.
(d) Cancer.

3. What sort of business do Sofi and her neighbor decide to begin?
(a) Hat-knitting.
(b) Corn-husking.
(c) Bread-baking.
(d) Wool-weaving.

4. After her death, where is Esperanza often seen?
(a) In the middle of the road.
(b) Swimming in the lake.
(c) Near Caridad's home.
(d) In the kitchen.

5. What does Fe find La Loca doing at her mother's house?
(a) Climbing the roof.
(b) Running around a tree.
(c) Breaking all the windows.
(d) Digging up all the flowers.

6. What habit does Casimiro have?
(a) Bleating.
(b) Biting his nails.
(c) Cursing.
(d) Picking at his scalp.

7. What do Felicia and Doctor Tolentino drink together sometimes?
(a) Hot chocolate.
(b) Rum.
(c) Mexican beer.
(d) Coffee.

8. What is La Loca's favorite place?
(a) The irrigation ditch.
(b) The cave.
(c) Her bedroom.
(d) The oven.

9. What do Loca's healers do every time before they begin to treat her?
(a) Ask Loca's permission.
(b) Apologize to Loca.
(c) Ask for forgiveness.
(d) Say a prayer.

10. Who tells Fe she is going to be subpoenaed?
(a) The U.S. Attorney General's office.
(b) The FBI.
(c) The Supreme Court.
(d) The President's Cabinet.

11. What is Esmeralda's occupation?
(a) A banker.
(b) A rape crisis counselor.
(c) A massage therapist.
(d) A pediatrician.

12. How does Sofi lose her home?
(a) Domingo gambles it in a match.
(b) She loses the keys.
(c) It burns to the ground.
(d) She bets it in a poker game.

13. Why does La Loca cut the tag out of her clothing?
(a) She is tired of thinking about her family.
(b) She is frustrated with her body size.
(c) She is boycotting the company that made the clothes.
(d) It is aggravating her skin.

14. Why doesn't La Loca venture out into society?
(a) She is forbidden by her doctor.
(b) She is mentally disabled.
(c) She is afraid of leaving her mother.
(d) She has seen her family return home disappointed.

15. How many times in her life does Loca venture out?
(a) Twenty-three times.
(b) Twice.
(c) None.
(d) Once.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Esperanza usually want to talk about?

2. What happens shortly after Sofi's birthday?

3. What do Felicia and Doctor Tolentino talk about together?

4. Why does Sofi take Loca to see the doctor?

5. What does the doctor tell Sofi she must place her faith in?

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