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

Short Answer Questions

1. How had Mercedes been raised?

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

3. Why does Norma finally offer Federico a job?

4. What do Gabriel and his friends do?

5. Through what does Robles believe will make the nation sufficiently wealthy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Norma and Federico's marriage is a farce.

Part 1) Why did they marry?

Part 2) Are they satisfied with their marriage? Why or why not?

Part 3) Is this a strong, lasting relationship? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Norma grows stronger after her relationship with Ixca.

Part 1) Why?

Part 2) Give an example of this.

Part 3) How is this strength and feeling of power destroyed?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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