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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. Who does Fermín discover received the mail from the post office box?
2. According to Daniel's father, what does every book in the Cemetery of Forgotten Books have?
3. Who is responsible for the fate of Clara's father?
4. Who tells Daniel and Fermín about Julián at the place where they go in City of Shadows Chapter 24?
5. How old is Daniel when he first visits the Cemetery of Forgotten Books?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Fermín discover about the post office box that was getting mail for Julián's mother?
2. How did Ricardo Aldaya acquire The Angel of Mist?
3. What happens on Daniel's 16th birthday?
4. Who does Daniel meet on the street on his 16th birthday, and what does the person want from Daniel?
5. What surprises Daniel when he inquires about Julián Carax and his works?
6. What does Daniel show Bea on their first date in City of Shadows Chapter 21?
7. Who does Father Fernando think is destroying Julián's books?
8. How does Daniel feel about his choice of The Shadow of the Wind?
9. Why does Daniel's father take him to the Cemetery of Forgotten Books?
10. Describe Nuria Monfort.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The Shadow of the Wind shows the impact a book can have on someone's life. How does the story illustrate the impact of literature? Use Daniel and Julián as examples.
Essay Topic 2
When Daniel and Fermín first meet, they are extremely different from each other. After Daniel brings Fermín to work at the bookshop, the two become fast friends. Compare and contrast Daniel and Fermín. For example, how are their priorities different? How are their backgrounds different? How do they each approach life?
Essay Topic 3
Several people who know Julián mention that Daniel reminds them of Julián. In the book, how are Daniel and Julián alike? How are they different? Compare and contrast their lives as presented in the story. Use specific examples and quotes in your response.
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