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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What later fills her with contempt?
(a) The kiss she shares with the poet in a kitchen garden.
(b) The denial of her love for the poet.
(c) The fact she left the sweet poet.
(d) Her marriage to Robles.

2. How does Zamacona begin his day?
(a) Writing in his journal about the previous day and his plans for the rest of the day.
(b) With an essay on Mexico's eccentricity and position in the world.
(c) Calling his mother and wishing her good morning.
(d) With a cup of coffee and a donut.

3. What does Norma say about literature?
(a) It is the most precious art form.
(b) It is a waste of time.
(c) It is boring and worthless.
(d) It is just as important as a nice handbag.

4. What do the guards encourage Gervasio to do?
(a) Inform them of the whereabouts of his companions.
(b) Run away.
(c) Call his wife.
(d) Die alone.

5. How does Norma feel about the de Ovando women?
(a) She is jealous of their wealth.
(b) She fears them.
(c) She pities their poverty.
(d) She does not pity them.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ibarra devote himself?

2. Looking back, what does Rodrigo feel about "lavender verse?"

3. What do the workers do when they are once again refused food and are laughed at?

4. What does Natasha do for Rodrigo?

5. What do they find when they return to Mexico in 1935?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Robles disagree with Manuel?

2. What is the climax of Robles' military service?

3. What does Rodrigo wonder about himself?

4. Describe Teodula.

5. What happens to Mercedes and Robles?

6. What does Gervasio insist the men do to have a better chance of success? What is their reaction to this?

7. How do both Ixca and Rodrigo feel about Norma?

8. Upon what does Pimpenela reflect?

9. Describe Bobo's parties.

10. Who are three of Bobo's guests?

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