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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. How does Eva end the book?

2. Why do Rolf's aunt and uncle fetch the best wine they can?

3. What does Eva realize about Huberto's view on women?

4. In Chapter 7, what is the feeling of the citizens toward the general who is in power?

5. What is Huberto known as by Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the town respond to the lieutenant's treatment of and suspicion of Eva?

2. In Chapter 8, what does Eva learn has happened to Melesio?

3. Overall, how would you say Eva has handled her misfortunes in life?

4. How do Riad and Eva handle Zulema after Kamal's departure?

5. How has life changed for Melesio in Chapter 9?

6. How does the government respond to Rolf's film of the brutal murder of guerrilla prisoners?

7. What role does Mimi play in Huberto's plan to break out the prisoners?

8. How does Eva handle Colonel Rodriquez's interest in her in Chapter 10?

9. What is Mimi's experience with Colonel Rodriquez?

10. What changes has Rolf gone through by Chapter 7?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Family is seen throughout the novel. Please compare and contrast Eva's family situation with Rolf's as a child. What effect did their family and upbringing have on Eva and Rolf as people?

Essay Topic 2

Women are prevalent in this journey as is their display of strength. Please explain in what ways the strength of women is shown in the novel. Note some of the more important roles women play in this novel and in the life of Eva, and please state whether you think feminism can be considered a theme in this novel.

Essay Topic 3

The setting in this story plays a large part in the lives of the characters. Please explain the political and social situation of South America at the time this novel was set. How do the social and political tensions in South America affect the lives of the main characters in this novel--Huberto, Eva, Rolf?

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