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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. What is Fe's response when her fiancé tells her he doesn't want to get married?

2. What illness is La Loca diagnosed with in the hospital in Albuquerque?

3. Who told Francisco that "God writes straight in crooked letters"?

4. When does Caridad begin her first pilgrimage?

5. Why isn't Caridad taken immediately back to her family?

Short Essay Questions

1. What sign does Francisco see outside Caridad's door?

2. What effect does Fe's death have on La Loca?

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

4. Describe the trances Caridad begins to experience in Chapter 2 and the specific things she foresees.

5. How does the author use humor in Chapter 1?

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

7. Describe Caridad's encounter with the woman on the wall when she reaches Ojo Caliente.

8. Describe how Sofi and Domingo met.

9. What motivates Sofi to run for mayor of Tome?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Castillo's story presents sisters that appear to be very different from one another. Compare and contrast Sofi's four daughters to one another. How are their worldviews different? How are they the same? Be sure to use specific examples from your reading.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Francisco appears in Castillo's story only briefly, yet serves a significant role. Describe Francisco's character, his impact on the story, and any irony Castillo uses in writing about Francisco.

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