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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who jumps off the mesa with Esmeralda?

2. What is La Loca represented by in the Sisters Tarot Deck?

3. Which of the following does the narrator state is easier than being considered a saint?

4. What happens shortly after Sofi's birthday?

5. What habit does Casimiro have?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sofi's cooperative is a significant part of Castillo's story. What does the organization symbolize? What similarities can you give between the cooperative and Sofi's character?

Essay Topic 2

How was the sexual assault on Caridad foreshadowed in the earlier part of the book? Did you expect her to be attacked? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Magical realism is an important aspect of Castillo's work. How is this technique used to tell the story of Sofi and her daughters? What does magical realism contribute to the effect of Castillo's work on readers? How does she incorporate it into the greater work?

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