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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mammon claim will happen if chaos ends?

2. How does Rodrigo react to Azucena when they meet again on Korma in Chapter 10?

3. What is the problem with the photomentals obtained from the spoon?

4. While watching the Televirtual, where does Cuquita see a volcanic explosion?

5. Which one of Azucena's companions dies in the police chase?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In this novel, Esquivel uses magical realism, a literary device first used in Latin America by Juan Rulfo, and perhaps most famously used by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Explain what this means, and give an example of how it is used in The Law of Love.

Essay Topic 2

In a didactic tone, Anacreonte presents several ideas about reincarnation and the nature of the Universe, especially the role of love.

1) What role does love play in this text?

2) What is The Law of Love?

Essay Topic 3

As an astroanalyst, Azucena helps her clients remember past lives. In order to apply for a job, she has to submit to having her subconscious memories of the past reviewed. She finds a way around this test, but with the aid of music, she does have a momentary vision of her past.

1) What is the role of art in the world that Laura Esquivel has created?

2) Do you believe that art is as powerful in life as it is in this text?

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