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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. While crossing the mountains:

2. Gonzalo Bernal and Artemio discuss:

3. After the morning on the boat, Lilia and the man:

4. Lilia claims that she:

5. Who is the old woman in the mansion?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Regina different than the other women in his life?

2. What does Teresa accuse Artemio of in a discussion with Catalina?

3. What is Artemio thinking at the end of the chapter?

4. What happened to Isabel?

5. Why are Miguel and Lorenzo upset about the four generals?

6. What happens when the phone rings at Laura's apartment?

7. What does Catalina want?

8. Lilia and the man do not have much conversation. What indications is there of who the man is?

9. Why do they ask Cruz if he can make canoes?

10. What happens to Pedrito before Luncero can be removed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the purpose of Padilla and the tape recorder? Is this an effective way of telling a story? Why did Padilla irritate Teresa so much?

Essay Topic 2

Was Artemio Cruz a happy man in your opinion? Why or why not? Did money and wealth make him happy? What was he looking for?

Essay Topic 3

Many of the scenes with Catalina and Teresa focus on Artemio's will. Why does Artemio at first refuse to tell them where the will is? Why is he angry at them? What does he think about them?

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