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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when ixca takes Norma out in a sailboat?

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

3. What does Rosenda confess?

4. To whom does the narration pass?

5. Where does Ixca bury Rosenda?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

A major theme is the inability of Mexico to find the proper balance between following the Western socio-economic model and her own traditions.

Part 1) Describe how the country is influenced by Western culture.

Part 2) How has Mexico kept her own traditions? What traditions?

Part 3) Why is Mexico unable to find a balance?

Essay Topic 3

Gervasio Pola's death is a key symbol in this story.

Part 1) Describe Gervasio Pola and the events surrounding his death.

Part 2) How does his death affect the other characters?

Part 3) How is his death symbolic? What does it symbolize?

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