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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Angela is frightened that:

2. The repeated mention of Victoria Guzman watching over the coffee pot and gutting animals connotes which popular image?

3. Ironically, the priest had to use what implements to perform the autopsy?

4. The brothers' plan to murder Santiago is strangely contradicted at Clothilde Armenta's house by:

5. Bayardo's suitcase full of unopened letters suggests:

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the contrasting ideas of religion and superstition in the novel. What themes are suggested by these two contrasting ideas? How do both ideas contribute to a larger message?

Essay Topic 2

Water often represents new life or birth in literature. In what situations does water appear in the novel? Identify the author's message(s) suggested by water images in the novel, and use examples to support your theory.

Essay Topic 3

Select an instance where the tone shifts in the novel and explore what the tone indicates about theme.

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