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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 many years had the old postmaster served Linares before succumbing to the flu?

2. How old was Francisco Junior when they had to move him from his crib to a bed?

3. In Chapter 15, how many days passed since Simonopio made himself become sick?

4. In Chapter 48, where did Francisco get weapons and ammunition?

5. Where had the Garza family traveled before becoming sick with the Spanish flu?

Short Essay Questions

1. What thoughts did Beatriz have while she waited for Nana Reja to be found in Chapter 3?

2. What did the doctor say about the baby Nana Reja found when he examined him?

3. What was waiting for Francisco at the post office?

4. Why were people saying that Lazaro was a miracle?

5. What did Simonopio do when he found Lupita's body?

6. Why did Beatriz cry when Francisco brought her sewing machine to LaFlorida?

7. How did Nana Reja become a wet nurse?

8. In Chapter 21, how were Sinforosa's sons doing after the Spanish flu?

9. Who did Francisco think murdered Lupita?

10. What was Simonopio's first night in the shed like in Chapter 27?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Morales left Linares during the influenza outbreak. Why did the Morales leave Linares during the influenza outbreak? How did Francisco Junior realize that life goes on after tragedies?

Essay Topic 2

The Spanish Flu began spreading in October of 1918. How did the flu affect Linares and the Morales family? What changes did it bring to Linares and the Morales family?

Essay Topic 3

During the flu, a man returned from the graveyard after being ill. Was Lazaro dead when he was taken to the graveyard? Was his return to his home a miracle?

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