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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What did Father Byrnes do to Bones?
2. What sin did God commit for Florence?
3. What is the test to determine if someone was a witch?
4. What happens to Ultima in Antonio's dream in Chapter 13?
5. When is the first day of eternity?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The setting and sensory emotions are important within Bless Me, Ultima. Describe the critical scenery, tastes and sounds raised in the novel. How do food and eating create ambiance in the story? How does the scenery add depth to the novel?
Essay Topic 2
Rudolfo Anaya, the author, believes the supernatural and ordinary reality exist side by side. What are some examples of the supernatural in the novel? What are examples of ordinary reality in the novel? Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain why or why not.
Essay Topic 3
Bless Me, Ultima is set in the Southwest United States, more specifically New Mexico. The region was originally inhabited by ancient Nuevos Mexicanos, who populated the region between Central America and the Rio Grande river valley in the United States. How does this setting enrich the story? What would happen if the novel were situated elsewhere? If you could rewrite the novel, what location would the story take place? Why?
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