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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. Which of the following disorders does Reina suffer from?

2. What is Ignacio's mother's name?

3. Which of the following relatives of Herberto's does NOT fight in the Bay of Pigs?

4. In what country do Ignacio and Blanca live?

5. What part of Reina's face is/are described as being "large and flawless"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Constancia treat Herberto's dead body?

2. How does Reina feel about her relationship with Russ after returning from the journey with her sister?

3. How does Reina skirt the Cuban government's system for processing travel visas?

4. What answers does Ignacio finally give to the readers as to his motivations in killing Blanca and lying to his daughters?

5. What happens in the minutes before Dulce is arrested at the Habana Libre Hotel?

6. How does Ignacio meet Dr. Samuel Forrest?

7. What happens when Reina attempts to move the last water pump in La Cobre?

8. How does Reina work her way into the expensive yacht club?

9. What theory does Pepin Beltrán have about Reina's insomnia?

10. What injuries does Reina sustain when she is hit by lightning?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ignacio is presented in the novel as a man who takes advantage of others in order to further his own career. Explain how Ignacio charmed his way into a luxurious life, and ultimately, what the effects of a swindler's life had on his existence.

Essay Topic 2

Family history haunting you is one of the strongest themes in the novel, and is perhaps best exemplified by the relationship between Silvestre and his father, Gonzalo. Explain the relationship Silvestre had with his father and how the acts that took place on Gonzalo's deathbed symbolize Silvestre's fear of family history.

Essay Topic 3

The bone that Blanca wore around her neck when Reina was a small child is of particular importance to her. Explain the way that Blanca wore the bone and what impact it had on Reina as a child. Then, explain what happened to the bone after Blanca died, and how it was eventually returned to its rightful owner.

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