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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. In Chapter 21, with Carlos's new baby, how many grandchildren would Sinforosa have?

3. How many siblings did Francisco have?

4. In Chapter 26, what did Espiricueta make Margarita cook?

5. When was Conseulo married?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who chose the orange trees that Francisco bought in California, and how succesful was that decision?

3. What did Simonopio do after Lupita's death, and why did he return?

4. What did Simonopio give Francisco Junior when he was a baby, and how did it seem to affect him?

5. Why did the priest live and conduct services illegally?

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

7. What did Espiricueta do to his daughter in Chapter 26 after Beatriz left?

8. What does Francisco say would have happened to him if he had wandered the hills like Simonopio did in Chapter 32?

9. How did Francisco's mother-in-law find some peace when the family was at La Florida?

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

Francisco wanted a strong relationship with his son. What type of relationship did Francisco and his son have? How did Francisco want to strengthen the relationship between him and his son? How would you describe the relationship between Francisco and his son?

Essay Topic 2

Simonopio is a main character in the story. Who is Simonopio? How does his character advance the story and affect the plot?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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