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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what day does Rose always become ill?

2. What is the name of the prostitute that finds love with James?

3. What is the name of the doctor that Tao Chi'en befriends?

4. What does Eliza sell to make money when she arrives in California?

5. How does Tao find out that Joaquin has been killed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, characters often do favors for each other, and most of these characters are reciprocated in some way for their generosity, either by the person they helped or some other person or force. Choose three instances where favors are done and explain how these favors are repaid. What do you think Allende is saying about favors and payback?

Essay Topic 2

John and Jeremy are brothers who are both major influences in the lives of Eliza and Rose, and they bump heads quite a bit. How are they alike and how are they different? Which brother is better suited to be a father figure to Eliza and even Rose?

Essay Topic 3

The sage's theory is that happiness comes from serving others. If this idea is accurate, which characters in the story should be the happiest? Do they seem happy? Which characters seem the least happy? Use examples from the novel to support your ideas.

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