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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens very quickly?

2. What faith does Rodrigo prefer?

3. How do Gabriel and his friends behave?

4. Who is Manuel Zamacona?

5. What happens when Robles leaves Ixca and Norma alone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Ixca tells Robles it is important to listen to the young, especially when one has no children.

Part 1) To what youth is Ixca referring?

Part 2) What is ironic about this?

Part 3) How do the youth's words impact Robles?

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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