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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 long did Nana Reja serve as Guillermo's wet nurse?

2. In Chapter 33, what did Simonopio take with him when he finally reached the end of his journey to find the place where the bees treasure was?

3. At the end of Chapter 11, how long ago had Father Pedro died?

4. In Chapter 40, who did Espiricueta think he would like to have for a wife?

5. On what day of the week was Francisco Junior born?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Nana Reja become a wet nurse?

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

4. Why was Francisco Junior's birth a surprise?

5. In Chapter 33 how did Simonopio finally find the bees treasure?

6. What happened to the relationship between Beatriz and her daughters in Chapter 19?

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

8. Why was it a mystery as to how Nana Reja found the baby?

9. In Chapter 30, who did Espiricueta believe was following him?

10. What did Espiricueta's new friends suggest he do, and what did he think about their suggestion in Chapter 40?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dramatic irony creates suspense between what characters know and what readers suspect. How does the author use dramatic irony in the book? How does the author’s use of dramatic irony create tension in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Espiricueta blamed Francisco for his problems. Why did Espiricueta feel resentment toward Francisco? Was his resentment justified? How did his resentment lead to anger and then revenge?

Essay Topic 3

Francisco was frugal. What were some financial decisions that Francisco made? What do his decisions reveal about frugality and planning for the future?

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