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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is La Loca's favorite place?

2. Why is Fe unable to get a promotion at the bank?

3. What do Sofi and Domingo sign over to La Loca?

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

5. Who claims Sofi's organization is discriminatory?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the experience of Felicia in the novel from the point at which she is involved in the Mexican Civil War to the point she takes Caridad under her wing. What is it like for her to be living in the United States? How would her experiences have been different had she been an American citizen?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Which character in Castillo's book is most likable? Why? Which character do you like the least? What is it about that particular character that causes you to dislike him or her?

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