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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. Where does Neftali want to bury the swan?
2. What does Neftali find in the back of the cottage to play in in"Lagoon"?
3. What does Neftali write in the sand during his first time on the beach in "Ocean"?
4. What color is the cottage that Augusto allows Neftali to use to read on the porch in "Lagoon"?
5. In "Love," how old is Neftali?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Laurita not allowed to go with Neftali one day, and what happens in "Lagoon"?
2. What does Neftali tell the swans about staying in the shadows of the bank in "Lagoon"?
3. What happens to the swans?
4. What will Uncle Orlando do after his newspaper office burns?
5. In "Lagoon," what do Father and Mamadre say about Neftali on their last day in Puerto Saavedra?
6. What is the second thing that Neftali shows Laurita in "Fire"?
7. In "Fire," what is the first thing that Neftali shows Laurita in the school yard?
8. How does the librarian, Augusto, help Neftali find a place to read in "Lagoon"?
9. What type of jobs does Neftali do for his uncle when he works at the newspaper office?
10. What does Neftali see as they travel on the train in "Ocean"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Guillermo forces Neftali to write romantic letters to Blanca. What do the letters communicate about the relationship between Neftali and Blanca?
Essay Topic 2
Neftali does not have any friends. What type of friend does Neftali dream of having? How do a toy sheep and a pair of swans become Neftali’s friends and companions? How do they fulfill his need for friendship and companionship?
Essay Topic 3
The setting or settings in a book are where the action takes place. Does the setting(s) in the book serve as a backdrop to characters or does it almost take on the role of a character? How does the setting evoke feelings or set the tone in the book?
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