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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rodrigo show when he learns his mother is dead?

2. What attracts Betina's attention to Jamie?

3. How do Gabriel and his friends celebrate?

4. What does Rosenda create?

5. To whom does the narration pass?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Before Rosenda Pola dies, she tells Ixca her life story.

Part 1) How has her life run in parallels to the city's prosperity, of lack thereof?

Part 2) After his father's death waht does Rosenda expect of her son? Why?

Part 3) How does Rosenda cope with her husband's death? Why does she resent him?

Essay Topic 2

There is some irony regarding the hero's son, Polas, and the millionaire's illegitimate son.

Part 1) What is the irony about their situations?

Part 2) With the book placing so much emphasis on origins and legacy, why is this symbolic?

Part 3) Does the author truly place emphasis on origins and legacy? Why or why not? Is background and culture necessary for success? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The novel shows how following one's best, most noble intentions for helping society is very likely a recipe for failure.

Part 1) Give two examples to prove this statement correct.

Part 2) How does this statement stay true throughout the novel for some characters?

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

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