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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Fe she is going to be subpoenaed?

2. What do people speak about at the procession?

3. Why are residents of Tome being forced to move?

4. Who does Sofi consult about Loca's illness?

5. What do Felicia and Doctor Tolentino talk about together?

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

Castillo uses a great deal of imagery in her book, particularly when using magical realism. What specific examples of imagery did Castillo include? How does this imagery add to the readers' experience of the story?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters of Delaney and Candidó. How are their lives different? How are the characters the same?

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