View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mercedes notice as she walks through the fields of the hacienda?

2. What of Gladys' describe many traditional motifs and scenes from ancient religion?

3. What has happened to Ixca's last effort to give his mother a sacrifice?

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

5. What does Teodula find when she arrives at the Robles house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The novel is set in a crucial period of Mexican history.

Part 1) When does this novel take place?

Part 2) Why is it a crucial period?

Part 3) With what are all the major characters reckoning?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

It was difficult for Rodrigo growing up without a father.

Part 1) What happened to his father?

Part 2) Why is his life difficult without a father?

Part 3) How is he affected by the lack of a father figure?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 298 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample