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

2. What, according to Zamacona, corrupts the citizens?
(a) European power and influence.
(b) The government officials.
(c) The growing struggles for power.
(d) A lack of religious belief.

3. What does Dona Lorenza believe about the political and economic shifts?
(a) They are better for Mexico.
(b) They will benefit her family.
(c) They are merely temporary.
(d) They are permanent and hopeless.

4. How do his poetry friends feel about not being consulted?
(a) They are hurt.
(b) They are happy.
(c) They are surprised.
(d) They are angry.

5. What is Rodrigo Pola doing at the wedding?
(a) Sitting alone.
(b) Trying to charm a woman.
(c) Eating most of the food.
(d) Taking photographs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the impoverished Countess at the party?

2. What is the family forced to do?

3. What is their goal?

4. What does Gervasio do after remembering this about his companions?

5. What fills the streets?

Short Essay Questions

1. Upon what does Pimpenela reflect?

2. How does Rodrigo describe his relationship with Pimpenela?

3. About what does Robles think while Ixca and Manuel are speaking?

4. What does Robles learn from being in the military?

5. To what does Ibarra devote himself? Describe his line of work.

6. How is the mother-son bond broken between Rosenda and Rodrigo?

7. Why does Ibarra not like his job?

8. What happens to Betina and Jamie?

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

10. How does Dona Lorenza react to what she finds in Mexico?

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