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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jaime do in one of his letters to Magda?

2. Who helps Magda deal with her guilt over Mitrione?

3. What is the purpose of the Tupas taking a hostage?

4. In Chapter 20, what does Emilia demand from Magda and her mother?

5. What does Magda do to start realizing her new dream?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mr. and Mrs. Allenberg fear that their daughter will face persecution for her religion as they did in Europe during World War II. Discuss the author's method of introducing the most infamous genocide in history to the story that takes place in Uruguay. Be sure to discuss the following points:

1) The similarities between the Uruguayan government and the regime that persecuted the Jewish people.

2) What the aim of each government is in their actions.

3) The willingness or unwillingness of other citizens to let the persecution continue.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Pick one of the following topics to write about:

1) The use of religion in the story.

2) The desire of the younger people to go the United States.

3) The transition of the Tupamaros into a more violent organization.

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