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

2. Upon what does Robles reflect?

3. For what is Norma dressing on a Sunday morning?

4. What is an "eagle without wings"?

5. Who is Ixca Cienfuegos?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dona Lorenza believe must be maintained?

2. What does Norma realize about Ixca?

3. What does Rosenda tell Ixca about Mexico City?

4. What do Bobo's guests do after the party?

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

6. Of what does Rodrigo complain?

7. How does Rodrigo describe his relationship with Pimpenela?

8. What does Gervasio tell the men when they continue to run through scenarios and their possible outcomes?

9. Describe Gervasio and his companions' plans.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A major theme is the inability of Mexico to find the proper balance between following the Western socio-economic model and her own traditions.

Part 1) Describe how the country is influenced by Western culture.

Part 2) How has Mexico kept her own traditions? What traditions?

Part 3) Why is Mexico unable to find a balance?

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

Robles' philosophy is that his own success is also the country's.

Part 1) How does Robles evolve from a peasant farmer's son to a millionaire?

Part 2) Why does he believe his success is also the country's success?

Part 3) Do you agree with Robles? Why or why not?

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