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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rodrigo pass his time?

2. How do Gabriel and his friends celebrate?

3. Where does Ixca bury Rosenda?

4. Who helps Mercedes give birth?

5. How had Mercedes been raised?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

ixca give a highly metaphorical, philosophical speech to Pola.

Part 1) What is this sacrifice?

Part 2) What does he say is one's destiny?

Part 3) What is Pola's reaction to this speech?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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