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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 does a workers' strike begin?

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

3. How long has Ibarra known Robles?

4. What does Gervasio remember about his companions?

5. What does Robles believe he has earned the right to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What remains impossible for Robles, regarding Norma? Why?

2. How does Ixca describe Mexico?

3. What does Rodrigo wonder about himself?

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

5. How does Rodrigo describe his relationship with Pimpenela?

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

7. Who are three of Bobo's guests?

8. How does Zamacona begin his day?

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

10. How do three of the characters die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Gervasio Pola's death is a key symbol in this story.

Part 1) Describe Gervasio Pola and the events surrounding his death.

Part 2) How does his death affect the other characters?

Part 3) How is his death symbolic? What does it symbolize?

Essay Topic 3

Ixca and Norma have an affair.

Part 1) Why?

Part 2) Why is Ixca intriguing to Norma?

Part 3) How dose Ixca treat her? Why?

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