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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 7, what is the name of the Schmidt-Engler hotel?

2. When does Violeta remember that Fabian found a way to preserve the semen from cattle?

3. How many years does Josephine work as an English teacher at a girls' school?

4. How old is Violeta in Chapter 6 when she gives classes with the Rivases' on their school route?

5. How many years did Marko Kusanovic work for Arsenio until the mill closed?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Maria Gracia die?

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

3. Why does Miss Taylor have surgery in Chapter 3 and how successful is it?

4. How social is Maria Gracia in Chapter 2?

5. What does Violeta reveal about Marko Kusanovic?

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

7. Who is Miss Taylor and how does she deal with Violeta's temper tantrums?

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

9. What does Fabian become known for?

10. How does Miss Taylor meet Teresa Rivas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does Allende use more metaphors or similes in the novel? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 2

Torito comes begging for food at the Del Valle home, and he ends up staying and working with the family. How is the relationship between Torito and the Del Valle family mutually beneficial?

Essay Topic 3

Violeta begins teaching the poor and indigenous peoples with the Rivases. How does the teaching Violeta does with Lucinda and Abel influence her character and change her outlook?

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