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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't La Loca venture out into society?

2. After her death, where is Esperanza often seen?

3. What disease does Doctor Tolentino diagnose Loca with?

4. How many times in her life does Loca venture out?

5. Who pays for Fe's funeral Mass?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the overall theme of Castillo's novel? Is there more than one theme? How does Castillo use characters and events to communicate the theme to readers?

Essay Topic 2

Identify the climax of this story and the series of events leading up to the climax. How did characters respond to the climax? What did Castillo include in her story to insure that the climax would be as powerful and meaningful as possible?

Essay Topic 3

Magical realism is an important aspect of Castillo's work. How is this technique used to tell the story of Sofi and her daughters? What does magical realism contribute to the effect of Castillo's work on readers? How does she incorporate it into the greater work?

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