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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. Who ends up killing Caridad's horse?

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

3. Which of the following characters claims that healing does not take place without the work of God?

4. Who arranges to have the horse's body delivered to Sofi?

5. Where is Esperanza offered another job?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you think Caridad and Esmeralda die? Why or why not?

2. How does the author use humor in Chapter 1?

3. Why does Fe think Caridad disappeared?

4. Describe the cooperative that Sofi and her neighbor develop.

5. What does Acme International represent?

6. List some of the most common ailments, according to Felicia, and what can be done to cure them.

7. Describe Caridad's encounter with the woman on the wall when she reaches Ojo Caliente.

8. Describe the differences between Felicia and Doctor Tolentino as well as their relationship.

9. Explain what eventually kills Fe.

10. Describe the trances Caridad begins to experience in Chapter 2 and the specific things she foresees.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Characters' names are symbolic in this story. Choose two characters and describe what their names symbolize. Why would Castillo choose these particular names for the characters?

Essay Topic 2

How is Castillo's story ultimately resolved? Do you think the plot was adequately resolved? In your opinion, what could have been added (or removed) to make it more meaningful?

Essay Topic 3

How do specific characters conform to expectations of those around them in Castillo's story? In what context does this occur? What is the author seeming to say about the impact conformation may have on relationships between people?

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