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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. According to Daniel's father, what does every book in the Cemetery of Forgotten Books have?

2. How does Nuria say she knows Julián the first time Daniel speaks with her?

3. Who is the caretaker of the Cemetery of Forgotten Books?

4. Where do Bea and Daniel plan to make their regular meeting place?

5. What excuse does Bea use to see Daniel in City of Shadows Chapter 26?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Daniel wake up screaming at the beginning of the book?

2. How was Clara Barcelo introduced to the works of Julián Carax?

3. What does Daniel show Bea on their first date in City of Shadows Chapter 21?

4. What surprises Daniel when he inquires about Julián Carax and his works?

5. What happens when Daniel delivers a book to Professor Velázquez?

6. How does Daniel feel about Clara upon first meeting her in Days of Ashes Chapter 2?

7. How did Tomás and Daniel meet and become friends?

8. Why does Daniel bring Fermín to meet his father?

9. What does Father Fernando tell Daniel and Fermín about Julián in City of Shadows Chapter 24?

10. Describe the Santa Lucia Hospice.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The title of Carlos Ruiz Zafon's book, The Shadow of the Wind, is the same as the title of Julián Carax's book that is the center of the storyline. What is the relevance of the books having the same title? Do you think it is appropriate that the two stories share a title? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Several secondary characters have an impact on Daniel's life. Explain, using examples from the text, how the following characters impact Daniel's life and influence the story:

a) Gustavo Barcelo.

b) Tomás Aguilar.

c) Don Federico.

d) Father Fernando.

Essay Topic 3

Many portions of the story pit good against evil. How do these confrontations play out? How does the author represent both good and evil in the story through characters and symbols? Which do you think triumphs in the end - good or evil?

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