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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. From whom does Julián discover Daniel has a copy of The Shadow of the Wind?

2. Who does Nuria say should be let go?

3. Who does Nuria hide from at work?

4. Who is Julián's real father?

5. What does Fermín disguise himself as?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Tomás beat up Daniel in The Shadow of the Wind Chapter 1?

2. Why does Daniel take Fermín to the Barcelos in City of Shadows Chapter 32?

3. Why is someone burning Julián's books?

4. What does Daniel learn about Fermín in City of Shadows Chapter 36?

5. How does Julián learn about Daniel's copy of The Shadow of the Wind?

6. What does Daniel learn about Julián's parents in Nuria Monfort: Remembrance of the Lost Chapter 3?

7. Why do people think Julián is the one who died in the restaurant in Nuria Monfort: Remembrance of the Lost Chapter 8?

8. Why does Daniel go to see Nuria Monfort in City of Shadows Chapter 37 and 38?

9. What does Isaac give Daniel after Nuria's funeral in City of Shadows Chapter 44?

10. Why does Palacios ask Daniel to get into his car after Nuria's funeral?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At Nuria's funeral, Palacios pulls Daniel aside and tells Daniel that Nuria's last words were, "There are worse prisons than words" and to let " Penélope go." Palacious thinks the words are intended for Daniel. Who are the words really intended for? Explore what Nuria means by this statement. How is it relevant that these are her final words?

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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