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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. How did Julian propose to his fiancee?

2. What does Sol's nanny think it's well past time for in Sol's life?

3. At the beginning of the novel, how many weeks had passed since Julian left Mexico City?

4. Who is Julian's fiancee the daughter of?

5. Who is Gabriela?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Julian beats Don Manuel at chess?

2. What are the carrion birds that Julian hears in his head talking to him about?

3. What is Sol's state of mind at the beginning of the Prologue?

4. How does Don Manuel encourage Julian to finish his play?

5. What is Lucia's state of mind at the beginning of Chapter 21?

6. What two things do Sol and Julian do at Sol's party that go against convention and show their desire for each other?

7. Why does Lucia hide Julian's passionate words on the back of the postcard?

8. Does Lucia feel betrayed by Julian?

9. Does Julian think he made a mistake by marrying Lucia?

10. Describe Sol's appearance.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Sol's visit to the statue of St. Rita. How does she have to prepare for this visit? What does her vision reveal?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the character of Don Manuel. What role does he play in Julian's life? Do you think he uses manipulation to influence Julian? How so?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the fortunes that Julian received from the organ grinder and his monkey. How did each of these fortunes come true in Julian's life? Identify specific scenes in which the truth of the fortunes is revealed.

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