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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. What does Dona Margarita tell Salvador she needs to do right as the ceremony is about to start?

2. What has Salvador told Lupe's family is his business?

3. Where does Salvador take Lupe so they can be more alone?

4. Why is Lupe embarrassed to drive a car in front of the other workers at the apricot fields?

5. In what city is Archie's gambling hall located?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sophia organize a strike and what is the outcome?

2. How does Salvador get out of jail in Chapter 23?

3. Why does Dona Margarita want to go to Chicago, and what do others think about this?

4. In what state does Juan find his mother when he arrives in Los Angeles?

5. What do Pedro and Jose do to their teacher, and what punishment does Juan give them?

6. What role does Archie play at the wedding reception?

7. Where do Salvador and Lupe go off to and talk during their reception?

8. How does Lupe respond, verbally and emotionally, when Mark declares that he wants to marry her?

9. How does Juan feel when he sees Lupe with Mark?

10. Why does Juan agree to a life sentence in prison?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Please provide a brief summary and history of Prohibition in the United States. What role does Prohibition play in this novel and which character(s) is most directly affected by Prohibition?

Essay Topic 2

What is narrative mode? Please describe the three main types of narrative mode. What narrative mode(s) are used in "Rain of Gold? Please provide an example of this narrative mode.

Essay Topic 3

Racism against those of Mexican descent is seen in various parts of this story. Please provide at least three examples where racism against Mexicans is seen. Who is the racist party? On the other side, please provide at least three examples of individuals who seem to ignore the racial differences between themselves and those of Mexican heritage.

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