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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. With what is the narrator now dealing?

2. What does Dona Lorenza believe about the political and economic shifts?

3. What has Gabriel forgotten when giving his mother a food processor?

4. In what does Zamacona think a problem consists?

5. To where are Pichi and Junior on the way?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rodrigo's mother say about his father in a moment of weakness?

2. What does Norma do after her brush with death?

3. Of what does Dona Lorenza remain convinced?

4. What does the quick portrait of Gladys Garcia show?

5. Describe Norma and Robles' relationship.

6. Upon what does Pimpenela reflect?

7. Describe Bobo's parties.

8. Describe the new characters.

9. How does Norma respond to Rodrigo's adoration?

10. What does Manuel believe about Mexican culture and politics?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Before Rosenda Pola dies, she tells Ixca her life story.

Part 1) How has her life run in parallels to the city's prosperity, of lack thereof?

Part 2) After his father's death waht does Rosenda expect of her son? Why?

Part 3) How does Rosenda cope with her husband's death? Why does she resent him?

Essay Topic 2

Pimpelina has remained an unmarried virgin.

Part 1) Has she ever been in love? If so, with whom, and why does the relationship end?

Part 2) Why has she never married?

Part 3) Based on the information in the story, do you believe she will ever find anyone to marry? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

ixca give a highly metaphorical, philosophical speech to Pola.

Part 1) What is this sacrifice?

Part 2) What does he say is one's destiny?

Part 3) What is Pola's reaction to this speech?

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