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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom do Cora's parents attempt to engage their daughter?

2. Why did Mitrione kidnap beggars?

3. When Emilia goes to the audition, what happens to her?

4. How does Magda retain her sanity during her months of captivity?

5. Who is captured at the beginning of Chapter 21?

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

Describe the intense difference in classes in Montevideo. Which characters are the upper class? Which characters are the lower class? Why are there so few wealthy people and so many poor people in Montevideo? Cite specific examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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