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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To where does Mercedes move?

3. What is Robles doing when Ixca goes to visit him?

4. What does Rodrigo show when he learns his mother is dead?

5. What does Ixca notice about Norma and Robles' conversation at dinner?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ixca and Norma have an affair.

Part 1) Why?

Part 2) Why is Ixca intriguing to Norma?

Part 3) How dose Ixca treat her? Why?

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

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?

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