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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who pays for Fe's funeral Mass?

2. What does Doctor Tolentino remove from Loca's body?

3. Who sends the messenger to tell La Loca about Esperanza's death?

4. What is Esmeralda's occupation?

5. What does Fe find La Loca doing at her mother's house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kyra and América are two women in the same town, yet are very different in numerous ways. Compare and contrast the two female characters by using specific examples from Boyle's book.

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

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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