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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. Lunero is:

2. While at the party, Artemio looks over his:

3. Zagal tells Cruz that:

4. The event for which they are making candles is:

5. Captain Zagal and his troops take Cruz to:

Short Essay Questions

1. When Zagal and his troops arrive at Perales, what does Zagal say to Cruz?

2. What is learned in the chapter about Ctalina and Artemio?

3. What happens when Captain Cruz and his patrol are tracking Villa's men?

4. What happens as Carranza's troops attack Perales?

5. What does Laura tell Artemio of their relationship?

6. There are excerpts from the various conversations taking place at the party. What two people are many of the guests talking about?

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

8. What happened to Isabel?

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

10. Who is Lilia?

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

Why did Artemio understand what his son meant when he said he was leaving Mexico to fight for a cause? Why didn't he try to stop him? He knows that fighting in Spain could cost him his life. Would Artemio have felt comfortable with himself if he had tried to prevent his son from leaving?

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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