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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. Of what does Ibarra grow tired?

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

3. Why does she buy a cigarette holder?

4. What has happened to General Zapata?

5. What does Norma say about literature?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What takes place between Pimpenela and Ixca?

5. How does Norma find herself after the storm?

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

7. What does Rodrigo wonder about himself?

8. Why does Ibarra not like his job?

9. Why does Natasha give Rodrigo advice? What advice does she give him?

10. Of what does Dona Lorenza remain convinced?

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

ixca give a highly metaphorical, philosophical speech to Pola.

Part 1) What is this sacrifice?

Part 2) What does he say is one's destiny?

Part 3) What is Pola's reaction to this speech?

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