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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 94, when did Simonopio take Nana Reja's rocker to their new home?

2. What did Beatriz tell Francisco Junior he could not study in college?

3. In Chapter 94, what did Simonopio and Nana Reja carry in knapsacks?

4. How many bullets did Espircueta use to kill Francisco?

5. How many trees did Francisco and his son plant in Chapter 69?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Ronda sing under water?

2. Why did Simonopio not go with Francisco and Francisco Junior in Chapter 57?

3. Where did Simonopio shelter with Francisco Junior and how did he care for him?

4. Why does it take Francisco Junior so long to return to Simonopio?

5. What did Simonopio reveal about the murders?

6. What did Francisco Junior remember about the day he went to work the land with his father?

7. What was Francisco Junior's condition when Simonopio reached him?

8. What did Francisco decide to do with his son on Francisco Junior's seventh birthday?

9. What did Espiricueta do when he found Francisco Junior?

10. In Chapter 81, what did Beatriz never forgive herself for and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Mood is an element that authors use to evoke feelings in readers through the use of descriptive language. What is the overall mood of The Murmur of Bees?

Essay Topic 3

Simonopio was Francisco Junior’s protector and friend. When did Simonopio begin caring for Francisco Junior? How did their relationship develop? What did their relationship communicate about loyalty?

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