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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. With whom did Francisco have a brief affair?

2. What sort of shop does Sofi run?

3. Which war did Francisco fight in?

4. How long does Caridad sleep after her horse dies?

5. How are Helena and Maria related?

Short Essay Questions

1. Domingo is described as a flawed individual. What are some specific things Domingo does to indicate this is true?

2. What effect does Fe's death have on Sofi and Domingo?

3. How does Caridad "reject men and embrace spirituality" in Chapter 2?

4. As shown when La Loca is on her deathbed, what impact did her resurrection as a young child have on people living in her area?

5. Describe La Loca's medical problems and the procedure Doctor Tolentino performs on Loca.

6. What events lead up to Caridad's horse's death?

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

8. By the end of the novel, what has Sofi lost and gained?

9. Describe the differences between the four daughters. What makes each of them unique?

10. Explain what eventually kills Fe.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The title of Castillo's work, "So Far From God," does not clearly communicate the theme of his book. In your opinion, why does Castillo choose this particular title for her work? What does this title signify? What does it tell readers about the story?

Essay Topic 2

If you could choose one of Castillo's characters to be identified as the tragic hero/ine, who would it be and why? Do you think this particular character is more of a tragic hero than other characters? What is it about the character that helps him or her to be defined this way?

Essay Topic 3

Kyra and América are two women in the same town, yet are very different in numerous ways. Compare and contrast the two female characters by using specific examples from Boyle's book.

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