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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. For what does Rodgrigo's mother long?

2. What does Rodrigo lament not having?

3. Who is Gladys Garcia?

4. Who are the wealthiest feudal landowners in Mexico?

5. What does Dona Lorenza impress upon her tiny new grandson, Benjamin?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ibarra not like his job?

2. What happens to Betina and Jamie?

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

4. What is the climax of Robles' military service?

5. About what does Robles think when observing his wife?

6. Who are three of Bobo's guests?

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

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

9. What happens when Gervasio reaches the outpost?

10. How does Norma find herself after the storm?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Norma grows stronger after her relationship with Ixca.

Part 1) Why?

Part 2) Give an example of this.

Part 3) How is this strength and feeling of power destroyed?

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