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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. In Chapter 1, when soldiers disperse a crowd led by two bishops to San Cerro Pedro Chapel, how many are left dead in the street?

2. How old is Violeta when a chief asks for her hand in marriage for one of his sons?

3. In Chapter 3, for how long does Miss Taylor struggle with a distressed digestive system?

4. What is Fabian's occupation?

5. Where did Marko Kusanovic emigrate from in the late 1800s?

Short Essay Questions

1. What conversation does Violeta have with her aunts about Fabian?

2. How social is Maria Gracia in Chapter 2?

3. How does Fabian's family feel about his interest in Violeta?

4. Who is Julian Bravo?

5. What does Fabian become known for?

6. In Chapter 6, what type of birthday party is held for Torito?

7. What does Violeta say about Fabian and their marriage?

8. What happens to a man who tries to rape Violeta in Chapter 6?

9. Where do the Del Valle's go after Arsenio kills himself and they lose everything?

10. Why does Violeta write her story for Camilo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Del Valles have to move after the financial crisis. Why do the Del Valles have to move? Where do they go? How do they have to adapt to a new life?

Essay Topic 2

In South America in the 1920s, women were supposed to stay at home and tend to their homes and children. How do Pilar and Teresa flaunt gender roles?

Essay Topic 3

Colors are sometimes associated with mood. If you could assign a color to represent the mood in Violeta, what color would it be? Why? Would you choose different colors to describe the mood in different sections?

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