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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. Who did Arsenio support besides his wife and children?

2. In Chapter 6 when Torito is arrested, what injuries does he sustain?

3. In the preface, when does Violet write to Camilo?

4. In Chapter 3, for how long does Miss Taylor struggle with a distressed digestive system?

5. In Chapter 1, when soldiers disperse a crowd led by two bishops to San Cerro Pedro Chapel, how many are left dead in the street?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Spanish flu not take Arsenio Del Valle by surprise?

2. Who is Julian Bravo?

3. What happens to a man who tries to rape Violeta in Chapter 6?

4. In Chapter 6, what type of birthday party is held for Torito?

5. How does Fabian's family feel about his interest in Violeta?

6. Who is Miss Taylor and how does she deal with Violeta's temper tantrums?

7. How social is Maria Gracia in Chapter 2?

8. How does Violetta describe her Aunt Pilar?

9. How does Miss Taylor meet Teresa Rivas?

10. What does Fabian become known for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jose Antonio struggles as he ages. What type of decline does Jose Antonio experience as he ages? Why are the last four years of his life miserable and lack peace, joy, or love?

Essay Topic 2

Torito comes begging for food at the Del Valle home, and he ends up staying and working with the family. How is the relationship between Torito and the Del Valle family mutually beneficial?

Essay Topic 3

Violeta ignores politics for a long time. Why does Violeta ignore politics for a long time? What causes her to begin to pay attention to politics? How does she begin to understand the real-life impact of politics?

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