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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 happens after Magda hears Senora Francisca yelling?

2. Whom does Magda see sneaking over to Senora Francisca's house?

3. What is surprising about Senora Francisca's house?

4. What does Magda do when she hears Josefa's stories?

5. What does Lilita do that upsets Emilia?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Jaime realize that he will never marry Magda?

3. What is Raquel's conflict in Chapter 14?

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

5. What does Magda realize about Dan Mitrione?:

6. Describe Magda's hometown.

7. What realization does Magda have about her future while recovering from Jaime's death?

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

9. Why does Emilia no longer want to be around Cora?

10. Why is Cora able to go to the zoo with Magda and Emilia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

One of the motifs of this novel is the transition of the traditional woman (wife and mother) into something more modern and independent. Write an essay based on that thesis. Cite specific examples and incidents from the book to support the thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Magda and Emilia are best friends. Despite their differences, they try to help and protect each other as best as they can, even if it does not always end up well.

Part 1) Compare and contrast Magda and Emilia. What are their similarities? Their differences?

Part 2) How does Magda's desire to protect Emilia end up hurting both of the girls in the long run? How could these events have been avoided?

Part 3) Where are both of the girls at the end of the novel? How have they changed? How have they stayed the same? Are they still best friends? Why or why not?

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