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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. What happens to the wounded man Artemio tries to help?

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

3. Artemio visits the Bernal house because:

4. Cruz remembers business dealings where he made sure his people remained loyal by using:

5. Who tries to show affection for Cruz by caressing him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Artemio warn Regina about the federales?

2. Why does the police commander have Cruz brought to Saturno's?

3. Who does Cruz see when he first opens his eyes?

4. Who is Regina?

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

6. What does Artemio do after the business meeting?

7. What do the girl and her mother talk about at the dress shop?

8. What do they find when they return to Rio Hondo?

9. How does the book open?

10. What kinds of goods are the two women shopping for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The end of each chapter dealt with Artemio lying in bed sick and thinking. Explain how he gradually came to accept his death. Do you think he gave up on living? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay discussing the structure of the novel. In addition to the overall structure, also comment on the structure of each chapter. Does the fact that the chapters are not in chronological order cause confusion?

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