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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The thoughts of Cleofilas’ father in the opening of “Woman Hollering Creek” are an example of what literary device?

2. What word from the short story refers to limited–run serial dramatic television shows that are popular in Latin America?

3. Regarding Cleofilas’ feelings for Juan Pedro, the narrator states, “She has to remind herself why she loves him when she changes” what?

4. What Spanish phrase from the story translates to “that life”?

5. Cleofilas is said to have always been talented at what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the subject of “Woman Hollering Creek”? Into what genre would you categorize the story?

2. What kind of support does Soledad offer to Cleofilas in “Woman Hollering Creek”?

3. What does Cleofilas consider about her name in comparison with the characters from the telenovelas?

4. What symbolic elements in the story represent the borders that alienate Cleofilas?

5. Why are the telenovelas important to Cleofilas in “Woman Hollering Creek”? How do they inform Cleofilas’ identity?

6. How does the narrative transition when describing Cleofilas’ courtship with Juan Pedro? What expectations does Cleofilas illustrate here?

7. How does Graciela describe Cleofilas and her condition to Felice? What does she ask Felice to do?

8. At what times during her marriage does Cleofilas admire Juan Pedro?

9. How is the myth of La Llorona described historically? What character is La Llorona similar to in the telenovelas described in “Woman Hollering Creek”?

10. Where does Cleofilas go to watch telenovelas in Seguin? What plotline is described from the show she most enjoys?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define “protagonist” in narrative literature and develop a list of the qualities a protagonist possesses. What indications does the author give that Cleofilas is the protagonist of “Woman Hollering Creek” in the beginning of the narrative? What are Cleofilas’ strengths as a protagonist? What are her weaknesses?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the symbolism and imagery surrounding Dolores’ garden in the story. What is ironic about the narrator’s descriptions of the flowers? What do these flowers represent to Dolores? What do they represent to Cleofilas?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss one example of simile, metaphor, and personification (each) in “Woman Hollering Creek.” How is the creek itself described in the story? What are ways that personification is used to describe the creek or other aspects of the setting? What purpose does imagery serve in the story?

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