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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. On which boy does Magda develop a crush?

2. What is Josefa's relationship to Magda?

3. What is Marco convinced will happen at the speech?

4. What does Senor Ruben wear to work everyday?

5. Whom does the woman in Chapter 6 go to visit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Cora so unique in the eyes of Magda and Emilia?

2. Describe Magda and Emilia's fishing spot.

3. Why does Marco object to Jaime being in Magda's life?

4. What does Mamasita ask Magda about Jaime, and what conclusions can be drawn from Magda's answer?

5. What is significant about Gabriela reading palms?

6. Why does Senor Ruben's mistress come to see Senora Francisca?

7. What are Lilita's feelings on the revolution in regard to her daughter?

8. What is the history between Mamasita and Magda's grandfather?

9. What does Emilia tell Magda about her idea to play pranks?

10. How did Magda's town get its name?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following topics to write about:

1) Magda's multicultural barrio.

2) Magda's conflicts with her family.

3) Magda's realization that her family is part of the problem with the country.

Essay Topic 2

While in America, Magda is surprised to discover that her American sister, Janet, is very trusting and passive of her government. Write an essay on the following parts:

Part 1) Compare and contrast Magda's experiences with the Uruguayan government and her thoughts on the American government with Janet's beliefs.

Part 2) Analyze how each girl feels about the other's beliefs.

Part 3) Discuss what happens that changes Janet's mind about trusting the government completely.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay detailing Magda and Marco's relationship, from their first meeting to their reunion. What exactly does Gabriela mean when she tells Magda that Marco will be a hard man to love? Cite specific examples from the novel.

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