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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Marco look forward to?
2. How does Mitrione finally die?
3. What occurs between Magda and Jaime at the dance?
4. Why is Magda fearful of seeing Marco?
5. What does Gabriela tell Magda about Marco?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
One of the motifs of this novel is the transition of the traditional woman (wife and mother) into something more modern and independent. Write an essay based on that thesis. Cite specific examples and incidents from the book to support the thesis.
Essay Topic 2
A recurring symbol in this novel is stars. Write an essay explaining the author's use of stars and how it relates to the overall story. Be sure to develop a strong thesis statement and cite specific examples from the the text to support the thesis. Be sure to consider the poinsettia tree, the estrella federal, and even the star on the communist flag. Explore how this relates to the government and to the characters.
Essay Topic 3
Senora Francisca makes the observation that the Tupamaros need to either become completely peaceful or a completely terrorist organization. Emilia, after her imprisonment, accuses her mother and Magda of using her for the Tupamaros as much as the government uses people, an accusation that rings deep. In this essay, discuss the statements of Emilia and Senora Francisca and how they relate to the government. A good way to develop a thesis statement would be to compare and contrast the government to the Tupamaros.
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