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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 animal moves into the trailer as well?

2. Which of the following is not one of the common ailments Felicia teaches Caridad about?

3. Who does Caridad marry?

4. When Domingo returns, what do he and Sofi talk about?

5. When does Caridad begin her first pilgrimage?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Don Domingo exploit Caridad's gift of prophecy in Chapter 2?

2. Describe the differences between the four daughters. What makes each of them unique?

3. What happens when Felicia rents out Caridad's trailer?

4. What does Acme International represent?

5. Why is Sofi raising four daughters alone? What role does the girls' father play in Chapter 1?

6. Explain what eventually kills Fe.

7. Describe the path of Felicia's life and what has led her to becoming a healer.

8. How is Caridad different after she returns from being missing?

9. What sign does Francisco see outside Caridad's door?

10. How is La Loca's death foreshadowed in Chapter 14?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Distinguish between tone and mood as used in literature, and then compare and contrast the tone and mood of Castillo's story.

Essay Topic 2

Kyra and América are two women in the same town, yet are very different in numerous ways. Compare and contrast the two female characters by using specific examples from Boyle's book.

Essay Topic 3

Francisco appears in Castillo's story only briefly, yet serves a significant role. Describe Francisco's character, his impact on the story, and any irony Castillo uses in writing about Francisco.

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