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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lucia's reaction to the news that she and Julian are moving from Guatemala?

2. What did Minister Andrujal add at the end of his letter in his own handwriting?

3. What does Lucia read about Sol in the society pages of El Progreso?

4. What kind of smile does Julian give Lucia on their wedding trip?

5. Who asks Sol if she likes Julian?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the use of diaries in the novel. What role do they play in informing the reader of the characters' impressions of their experiences as well as their innermost thoughts? Why does Sol give her diary to Julian when she has been careful to hide it from everyone else?

Essay Topic 2

Do you agree or disagree with Lucia's reasons for leaving Julian? How did Julian betray her? Why does she want to protect her son from Julian?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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