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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 invites Huberto to a meeting with the guerrillas?

2. Why does Mimi arrange a meeting with Senor Aravena in Chapter 10?

3. What is Bolero as referenced in Chapter 11?

4. What do Rolf and Eva do upon being reunited at the end of the story?

5. Where does Rolf go to see if he can reach Huberto?

Short Essay Questions

1. What purpose does the Universal Matter serve in Chapter 11?

2. How does the political unrest affect Eva and Santa Agua?

3. How does the novel resolve the many story lines and questions?

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

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

6. What revelations does Eva come to about Huberto that temporarily leave her angry with him?

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

8. How does Eva find Madrina and what does she try to do for her?

9. What is Eva's relationship with Rolf like at the close of the story?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Minor characters can be vital to story. Please explain what role minor characters play in a story. Choosing two minor characters found in Eva Luna, dissect these characters and explain why they can be seen as vital to the novel.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Riad comes into Eva's life at a dire moment and gives her a renewed life. Please explain their relationship when they first meet. How does this relationship grow and develop throughout the rest of the story? What role does Riad fulfill in Eva's life?

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