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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. How does Senora Francisca keep her husband from spending any more money?

3. How do Magda and Emilia spy on Cora?

4. When flowers meant for Cora arrives at Magda's house, what opportunity arises?

5. At what age does a Latina come out?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Wentworth have Emilia arrested?

2. Why would Gabriela say that Marco will be a hard person to love?

3. What is significant about Marco and Magda's correspondence?

4. Why does Magda lie to Gabriela about having a large breakfast?

5. What is scandalous about una casa de cita in Chapter 3?

6. How are the twins supposed to date boys?

7. What does the taxi driver say that helps Magda after Jaime's death, and why does it affect her?

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

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

10. How does Senora Francisca plan to support herself and her daughters? Why does she take this action?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Mamasita has a colorful past and had to overcome many obstacles before she could be with Magda's grandfather. Compare and contrast Mamasita's life with Magda's story. How are they different? How are they the same? How has Magda taken inspiration from her grandmother?

Essay Topic 3

Pick one of the following topics to write about, using examples from the text to support your arguments.

1) The secondary subplot of Cora and how it fills in the gaps of Magda's story.

2) Gabriela's use of mysticism and how it connects her more fully to the people around her.

3) Josefa's story of the moon and mate and how it relates to the main story.

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