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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What secret of Marco's is finally revealed in Chapter 20?

2. What do the three women presented with relationship problems choose to do?

3. Who drives Magda and Lilita home in Chapter 19?

4. Why is Magda fearful of seeing Marco?

5. What happens to Emilia in prison?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

It seems that the characters only truly mature and progress into their fight for what they believe is right when they are marked by tragedy. Is this the author's intent? Be sure to discuss:

1) Magda's sexual assault.

2) The deaths of Jaime and Gabriela.

3) Emilia's wrongful imprisonment.

4) Cora's near-miss with the Holocaust in Europe.

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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