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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sofi sell to her neighbors?

2. What organization does Sofi found?

3. What symptoms does Fe begin to develop in reaction to her workplace?

4. Who is La Llorona?

5. What does Fe ask La Loca to teach her to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The title of Castillo's work, "So Far From God," does not clearly communicate the theme of his book. In your opinion, why does Castillo choose this particular title for her work? What does this title signify? What does it tell readers about the story?

Essay Topic 2

Distinguish between tone and mood as used in literature, and then compare and contrast the tone and mood of Castillo's story.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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