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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 happens in the red light district when a new police sergeant comes around in Chapter 5?

2. What is Riad Halabi's nickname?

3. About how old is Eva when she first meets Huberto?

4. Why does the Yugoslavian woman leave the country?

5. What inappropriate act does the patron make Eva do for him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What role does the Indian play in Consuelo's young life?

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

3. What is Zulema and Riad's marriage like?

4. How does Eva feel about her new family in Santa Agua?

5. What happens when Jochen finally stands up to his father?

6. What are the two hypotheses of how Lukas Carle was killed?

7. What do the Russian soldiers do to the townspeople in Chapter 2?

8. What happens when La Senora kicks Eva out of her home?

9. What is Eva's time working for the Cabinet member like?

10. What happens the day Riad first arrives in Santa Agua?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Coming of age is a large theme in this novel. Please describe the coming-of-age journey for Rolf. Please note what the character is like at the start of the novel as a child and how he changes, including the various occurrences, experiences, and people who helped him.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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