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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. What best describes the initial feelings Eva has when she first begins working for her new employer, a member of the Cabinet?

2. Where does Katherina hide from her father?

3. What does Frau Carle do with the children when Lukas returns home from prison?

4. Why is Consuelo sent to live with Professor Jones?

5. Why does Elvira keep a coffin in her room?

Short Essay Questions

1. What business/trades is Uncle Rupert involved in?

2. What does Huberto do for Eva in Chapter 5?

3. What happens when Jochen finally stands up to his father?

4. Please describe Melesio.

5. What role does the Indian play in Consuelo's young life?

6. What request is made by the Professor on his deathbed and is it obeyed?

7. What are some of the horrible things Lukas Carle does to his family?

8. How is the strength of Consuelo seen in Chapter 1?

9. Please describe Senor Aravena.

10. How does the Halabi household change with the arrival of Kamal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Themes are commonly developed throughout a novel. What are two of the main themes you saw in Eva Luna? How are these themes seen in the life of the main character Eva and what role do these themes play in her life throughout the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Please explain what role the resolution plays in a plot line and explain the resolution of Eva Luna. As the reader, do you feel as though this resolution left the reader satisfied? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Zulema plays a crucial role in the life of Eva. Please briefly explain who Zulema was and explain what her effect on Eva's life was. Do you believe that Eva's life may have turned out differently if Zulema was not in it or if Zulema's actions had been different than those in the story?

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