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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. Why is the impoverished Countess at the party?

2. What do the factory owners do to punish the workers who are striking?

3. What do the wedding guests do after the wedding?

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

5. Why does she buy a cigarette holder?

Short Essay Questions

1. Upon what does Pimpenela reflect?

2. How does Norma respond to Rodrigo's adoration?

3. Of what does Dona Lorenza remain convinced?

4. How does Robles disagree with Manuel?

5. What does Rodrigo's mother expect from him? Does he do what she hopes?

6. Who are three of Bobo's guests?

7. About what does Robles talk with Ixca?

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

9. What happens to Betina and Jamie?

10. Describe Teodula.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Rodrigo Pola asks Ixca about his life, he becomes very agitated.

Part 1) What does Ixca do in his agitated state?

Part 2) Why is he agitated?

Part 3) How does the novel end? Is it an effective ending? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Pimpelina has remained an unmarried virgin.

Part 1) Has she ever been in love? If so, with whom, and why does the relationship end?

Part 2) Why has she never married?

Part 3) Based on the information in the story, do you believe she will ever find anyone to marry? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Norma and Federico's marriage is a farce.

Part 1) Why did they marry?

Part 2) Are they satisfied with their marriage? Why or why not?

Part 3) Is this a strong, lasting relationship? Why or why not?

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