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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. In Chapter 14, what treatment was Simonopio given when he had a fever?

2. Who were the first workers to die during the Spanish flu?

3. In Chapter 11, what did Dr. Cantu say that Mercedes Garza had died from?

4. What skill did Lupita never master?

5. What would Simonopio eat for dinner when he was camping in Chapter 33?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Simonopio's first night in the shed like in Chapter 27?

2. Why did the priest live and conduct services illegally?

3. What did Simonopio do after Lupita's death, and why did he return?

4. What trouble did Francisco have speaking, and how did his parents get him to speak Spanish?

5. Where was Nana Reja found in Chapter 4, what was she carrying, and why did she go for a walk?

6. Why was it a mystery as to how Nana Reja found the baby?

7. What did the doctor say about the baby Nana Reja found when he examined him?

8. What was waiting for Francisco at the post office?

9. What new regulations did the government make regarding unsowed land in Chapter 31?

10. Why were people saying that Lazaro was a miracle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Simonopio is a main character in the story. Who is Simonopio? How does his character advance the story and affect the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Francisco gave his son a .22 rifle before he died. Where did the rifle come from? Why was it an important gift? What did the rifle symbolize to Francisco and to Francisco Junior?

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