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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. Who was Cruz's unit fighting?

2. The gun used in the Russian Roulette game belongs to:

3. In regards to Gonzalo, Artemio tells Catalina that Gonazlo:

4. How much does the man want for securing the concession?

5. While walking to the restaurant, Padilla tells the man that he:

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Teresa and Catalina upset about in Artemio's hospital room?

2. How does Major Gavilan feel that Cruz will be received by the general?

3. Why does Artemio Cruz pay a visit to Father Paez?

4. What is the subject of the business meeting between Artemio and the Americans?

5. Why does Artemio warn Regina about the federales?

6. What happens when Artemio is at the dinner table with Don Gamaliel and Catalina?

7. What is Cruz thinking while the police commander is playing Russian Roulette?

8. Why do the Americans need Artemio?

9. What happens during Cruz's meeting with the President?

10. Why is Catalina upset with Artemio?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What was the Mexican Revolution? What side did Artemio fight on? Was he loyal to the government to the end?

Essay Topic 2

Consider the different aspects of Artemio's life - Regina, Gonzalo Bernal, his relationship with Catalina, etc. Do you think Artemio was motivated by guilt? Why or why not? How did this affect his relationship with Catalina?

Essay Topic 3

When people regain consciousness, they appear confused as it takes some time for them to gain their bearings. Explain how Fuentes achieves this with Cruz. Does this convey the experience to the reader? Is there a better way in which to convey this experience? If so, what?

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