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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why isn't Caridad taken immediately back to her family?
(a) She protests and violently injures those around her.
(b) She asks to be left where she is.
(c) Francisco El Penitente is unable to carry her.
(d) She is naked.

2. Who raised Francisco until he was old enough to help with the farm?
(a) La Loca.
(b) Caridad.
(c) His aunt.
(d) Felicia.

3. When does Caridad begin her first pilgrimage?
(a) Lenten Week.
(b) Palm Sunday.
(c) The day after Christmas.
(d) Pentecost Sunday.

4. What did Felicia do during World War II?
(a) She was sick in the hospital.
(b) She wrote a book.
(c) She was a nurse.
(d) She stayed in Mexico.

5. Which of the following is included in Caridad's morning routine?
(a) Mass.
(b) Confession.
(c) Sleeping in.
(d) Yoga.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Caridad's reputation as a medium described?

2. Where does Caridad find the woman after she leaves the well?

3. To whom does Felicia choose to rent the trailer?

4. What happens at La Loca's funeral?

5. Which of Sofi's possessions did Domingo sell?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the differences between Felicia and Doctor Tolentino as well as their relationship.

2. How is Caridad different after she returns from being missing?

3. Why is Fe's death an example of tragic irony?

4. How is La Loca depicted as a sort of embodiment of Jesus?

5. What is the irony in the fact that Esperanza is taken as a prisoner overseas?

6. What does Acme International represent?

7. Explain the story of La Llorona.

8. Castillo includes the quote at the end of Chapter 5: "Poor Mexico! So Far From God, and so close to the United States." What do you think this quote means?

9. List some of the most common ailments, according to Felicia, and what can be done to cure them.

10. Compare and contrast the characters of Caridad and Felicia.

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