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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Felicia and the doctor, where can some treatments only be found?

2. Where does Domingo stay after Sofi divorces him?

3. What is Esmeralda's occupation?

4. Who does Fe think she is supposed to marry after she splits from Tom?

5. What do people speak about at the procession?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Characters' names are symbolic in this story. Choose two characters and describe what their names symbolize. Why would Castillo choose these particular names for the characters?

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