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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who uses Cuquita as a medium to convey a message to Azucena about finding inner harmony?

2. After analyzing the African violet, what does Azucena use Cuquita's invention to analyze?

3. Where are Azucena and her friends chased by the police?

4. Why does Cuquita want to live with a new person?

5. What is Mammon's mood throughout chapter twelve?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the final chapter of the book, there is a brief moment when the past and present of Mexico City come together. What is the importance of the evolution of this city in the novel? What significance do you believe this moment in the text has?

Essay Topic 2

Anacreonte puts Azucena in a position to help someone else. By helping someone else, she feels better herself. This lesson looks at the idea that helping others is a good way for people to help themselves. What are examples from the book of one character feeling better when they help another? What are examples of people being unable to help each other or to connect enough in order to be able to help one another? What message does the author wish to convey?

Essay Topic 3

Isabel and Azucena are adversaries in this text.

1) What do each of these characters want?

2) What do each of these characters represent?

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