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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Neftali find the swan in "Lagoon," when it is not in the water?
2. In "Lagoon," how long does it take for the sun to change to gold and the shadows lengthen as summer ends?
3. In "Lagoon," where does Neftali set up a summer museum?
4. Where did Neftali learn to swim?
5. As Neftali brings the swan to the lagoon, how many flamingos does he say that he sees?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the family seem different to Neftali as they walk to the beach in "Ocean"?
2. In "Lagoon," what do Father and Mamadre say about Neftali on their last day in Puerto Saavedra?
3. In "Love," why does Blanca start giving Naftali quinces?
4. What happens to the swans?
5. In "River," what do Neftali and Laurita watch Father, Rodolfo, and Uncle Orlando load for their trip and why?
6. What does Neftali tell the swans about staying in the shadows of the bank in "Lagoon"?
7. How does the librarian, Augusto, help Neftali find a place to read in "Lagoon"?
8. In "Fire," what is the first thing that Neftali shows Laurita in the school yard?
9. What distrubing news does Neftali learn from a letter and how does he feel about the news in "Fire"?
10. Why is Laurita not allowed to go with Neftali one day, and what happens in "Lagoon"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Illustrations are scattered throughout the book. What clues do they provide about characters and events? How do illustrations enhance the text?
Essay Topic 2
The setting or settings in a book are where the action takes place. Does the setting(s) in the book serve as a backdrop to characters or does it almost take on the role of a character? How does the setting evoke feelings or set the tone in the book?
Essay Topic 3
Mamadre is Neftali’s stepmother. How would you describe the relationship between Mamadre and Neftali? How is it affected by the relationship Neftali has with his father?
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