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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 did Forche stay with in New Mexico in her early twenties?
2. What does Forche say when Leonel asks if she is a Catholic?
3. What do Forche and Leonel eat after their visit to the campo?
4. What does using the outdoor latrine in the campo remind Forche of?
5. Who does Leonel bring with him on his first visit to Forche?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Forche's reaction when Leonel asks her if she is a Catholic?
2. What does Forche realize Leonel enjoys immensely during the time he stays with her in California?
3. Why does Leonel tell Forche he can not work with people who drink?
4. What does Leonel tell Forche about the way poets are perceived in El Salvador?
5. What is Leonel's occupation, at least ostensibly, and what does Forche think about the way he does his work?
6. What does Forche remember most about her grandmother Anna?
7. What nickname does Leonel often refer to Forche by and where did it originate?
8. What does Forche think about Leonel's daughters during the time they all stay with her in California?
9. What does Forche think Margarita Herrera's first impression of her is?
10. How does the first scene Forche describes in El Salvador, on pages 3 - 4, set the tone for the rest of the book?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay explaining the evolution of Forche's feelings, both professional and personal, about Leonel Gomez from the beginning of the book through to the end. Make sure to include specific references to the text to support your answers.
Essay Topic 2
Why is it important for Forche to look bourgeoisie in certain settings and at certain times in El Salvador, as explained to her by Margarita? Write an essay explaining your answer.
Essay Topic 3
What does Forche learn about both Leonel and agricultural life in El Salvador when he takes her to visit his coffee farm? (100). What does Forche think about the innovations and tactics Leonel and his workers created to help make their work more efficient? Write an essay explaining your answer.
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