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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Ignacio begin the trek to the nearest town after killing his wife?

2. How far does Ignacio claim it was to the nearest town, to which he carried his wife's dead body?

3. In what city of Florida does Reina live with her sister, Constancia?

4. When Reina sees herself naked, how large does she think she is?

5. What does Constancia think happens to Herberto during the Cuban revolution?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Reina was born, Constancia had an extremely adverse reaction to her new baby sister. Explain the way Constancia treated Reina, with at least two examples of abuse that were presented in the novel. Then, compare/contrast the reaction that both Ignacio and Blanca had to the way the two sisters interacted as children.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Money seems to be the one driving force in Dulce Aguero's life. Explain what Dulce's life was like while she was living in Cuba and why the prostitution jobs she took seemed necessary. Then, explain how Dulce's quest for financial stability affected the romantic relationships in her life.

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