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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. From where does Gabriel return?

2. On whom does Norma utterly depend to raise her in the social hierarchy?

3. What is Mexico City?

4. How does Ibarra devote himself?

5. How does Norma feel about the de Ovando women?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Ixca describe Mexico?

4. What is wrong with Gabriel's gift to his mother?

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

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

7. Describe Gervasio and his companions' plans.

8. To what does Ibarra devote himself? Describe his line of work.

9. Who are three of Bobo's guests?

10. How do three of the characters die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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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