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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 does Melesio do at the cabaret?

2. How is Eva treated by the patrona's cook?

3. What was wrong with Madrina's baby when it was born?

4. How does Zulema respond when she learns that Kamal is gone?

5. What is the Pearl of the Orient?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the horrible things Lukas Carle does to his family?

2. Please describe Elvira.

3. What role does Madrina play in Eva's life in Chapter 2?

4. What happens to Madrina after her baby is born deformed?

5. How does the Carle family respond to Lukas' death?

6. How do things change in the red light district in Chapter 5?

7. How does the family react when Lukas returns from war?

8. Why is Rolf sent to South America?

9. How does Consuelo instill a sense of imagination in her daughter?

10. Please describe Senor Aravena.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eva grew up for the most part without her mother but was lucky enough to have women step into her life to help raise her. Please compare and contrast Eva's relationship with and child rearing habits of Elvira and Madrina. How are they similar? How are they different? Was one a better care taker of Eva? Why or why not?

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

Sexuality is a theme throughout the story. Please provide three different examples of sexuality as a theme in the novel, explaining the impact this had on the characters involved, other characters, and/or plot line.

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