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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. What is Connie's father's name?

2. Which of the following adjectives describes Concha's attitude toward Connie within their shared dream sequence?

3. For how many years did Concha stay away from her family in favor of being with Macho?

4. What does Macho ask Connie to do when he appears near her as she travels away from Kowloon in a dream sequence?

5. Kikay Valero is known throughout what location for having a vast pool of acquaintances in the region?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the implication about Concha's involvement in Minnie's reappearance after Connie threw Minnie into the pond?

2. From whose point of view is the beginning of Chapter 3: La Vidal narrated?

3. What revelation does Concha make to Connie about motherhood in Chapter 4: The Chinese Moon?

4. What kind of person is Concha ultimately shown to be within Chapter 4: The Chinese Moon?

5. Describe the cliffhanger Joaquin includes at the end of Chapter 3: La Vidal.

6. What major world event occurred when Connie was 11 years old, necessitating that Biliken be moved to safety?

7. For what transgression did Concha slap Connie when she was a child, as revealed in Chapter 4: The Chinese Moon?

8. Why was 11-year-old Connie unable to make eye contact with her mother Concha upon her return home from a trip overseas?

9. How does the theme of guilt appear within Chapter 3: La Vidal and with which character is the theme's depiction involved?

10. How does Joaquin employ foreshadowing that points to the outcome of Father Tony and Connie's first-ever conversation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a critical essay about The Woman With Two Navels while using the critical power theory lens of Marxist theory. Use textual evidence to back up your strong, specific claim regarding the novel's treatment of issues such as socioeconomic status, hierarchies, wealth, class, or any other issues related to Marxist theory that can be found in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Joaquin's decision to include humor within his novel The Woman With Two Navels. What purpose did Joaquin have in mind when including these instances of humor and how does the inclusion of these instances support the overarching themes and messages of the text?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Joaquin's treatment of truth, lies, and hypocrisy within the text of The Woman With Two Navels.

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