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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Norma want Ixca to tell her?

2. What do Manuel and Robles extensively debate?

3. Where does the party take place that Jamie and Betina attend?

4. What faith does Rodrigo prefer?

5. What can Manuel not accept about the revolution's results?

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

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 3

Ixca's mother, Teodula, demands a sacrifice to save the poor people of Mexico City.

Part 1) What is this sacrifice?

Part 2) Why is this the sacrifice?

Part 3) Does this sacrifice, in fact, save the people? Why or why not?

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