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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 tells Sean about Russell?
2. What does a voice declare about Russell?
3. Who challenges Sean?
4. Why do Machado's men believe there are more to Sean's group than they thought?
5. What does Sean see down in the canyon?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Sean waken Mariana while they are on the trail and what does he tell her?
2. What happens to Russell after he leaves the cave?
3. What are Russell and Francisco doing in the mountains, and why does Francisco anger Russell?
4. Who arrives at the party unexpectedly and how does he make Sean jealous?
5. What do the voices say about Russell?
6. What occurs when Eileen and Sean stop at a local merchant's store?
7. What is Los Angeles like at the time of the setting of "The Californios"?
8. Who are the men that Sean meets who Montero sends to help the Mulkerin family?
9. What happens when Eileen goes to wake up Juan?
10. What does Eileen order at the store and why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Oftentimes, a book has more of a character-driven plot rather than action driven, and sometimes it is the other way around. Some books seem to balance the two. Discuss the following:
1. What do you think it means to say that a plot is character driven? Action driven?
2. How do you think a plot differs if it is character driven versus action driven?
3. Which type of plot do you find more interesting? Why?
4. Do you think it is possible to have a plot where action and character development share equal time? Why or why not.
5. What type of plot do you think "The Californios" is? Explain your response.
Essay Topic 2
1. What is foreshadowing? How many incidences of foreshadow are in "The Californios"? How does foreshadowing contribute to a book's suspense?
2. Discuss an example of foreshadowing in "The Californios" and include why you believe it is an example of foreshadowing. Include specific examples from the book.
3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from "The Californios" and your own live to support your opinion.
Essay Topic 3
Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:
1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?
2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as "The Californios" help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading "The Californios"? Why or why not.
3. Choose one specific incident in "The Californios" to discuss and compare a characters' response to how you think you would respond.
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