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

2. What does Gervasio tell the men it is sometimes counterproductive to do?

3. Why do Prince Vampa, Charlotte Garcia, and Natasha hold the rest of the crowd in disdain?

4. What is an "eagle without wings"?

5. Why is the impoverished Countess at the party?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Rodrigo Pola's only friend? What happens to their friendship?

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

3. Where does Beto end up on his night out with his friends?

4. What does Norma use to get far in life?

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

6. What does Robles say to Norma, regarding their lost fortune?

7. What does Norma vow?

8. How does Norma find herself after the storm?

9. How do the de Ovandos find Mexico when they return in 1935?

10. How does Robles disagree with Manuel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Before Rosenda Pola dies, she tells Ixca her life story.

Part 1) How has her life run in parallels to the city's prosperity, of lack thereof?

Part 2) After his father's death waht does Rosenda expect of her son? Why?

Part 3) How does Rosenda cope with her husband's death? Why does she resent him?

Essay Topic 2

It was difficult for Rodrigo growing up without a father.

Part 1) What happened to his father?

Part 2) Why is his life difficult without a father?

Part 3) How is he affected by the lack of a father figure?

Essay Topic 3

Federico Robles comes to make life choices so different from other men in the novel.

Part 1) Who is Federico Robles?

Part 2) What life choices has he made?

Part 3) How do his decisions differ from other men in the story?

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