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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 color is Jacob's hair?

2. What does Eliza learn from the woman who works for Jeremy and Rose?

3. Who says: "The wise man is always joyful"?

4. What year is it when Rose and Jeremy arrive in Chile?

5. Where are Jeremy and Rose originally from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Tao Chi'en learn about happiness from his second owner, the zhong yi?

2. What methods does Mama Fresia use to try to cure Eliza of being lovesick?

3. What does Rose Sommers think about Joaquin at first, and then upon a second look?

4. Explain the roles of John, Jeremy, and Rose within the household.

5. Why does Paulina want John to be the captain of her steamship?

6. Describe Michael's appearance.

7. What new reason is revealed in "Miss Rose" for why Rose is not interested in marriage?

8. Why does Rose's anger about Eliza's disappearance subside when she goes to talk with Joaquin's mother?

9. How does Jacob react when John tells him that Eliza has run off in search of her lover?

10. How does Rose feel about Eliza spending a lot of time in the kitchen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

We see unrequited love a lot in this novel. Describe three instances of unrequited love and explain how they relate to the novel as a whole. How do they shape the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Tao Chi'en is mentioned as far back as the first chapter, but he is not included in the plot until the eighth chapter. What reason would Allende have for mentioning his name several times in the narrative early on? Is it surprising when he is officially introduced?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, characters often do favors for each other, and most of these characters are reciprocated in some way for their generosity, either by the person they helped or some other person or force. Choose three instances where favors are done and explain how these favors are repaid. What do you think Allende is saying about favors and payback?

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