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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 is Huberto known as by Chapter 10?

2. What is Bolero as referenced in Chapter 11?

3. What is Madrina's mental/physical state when Eva finds her in Chapter 9?

4. How has Mimi's life changed in Chapter 9?

5. What does Eva learn has happened to La Senora?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Eva's relationship with Rolf like at the close of the story?

2. How do Riad and Eva handle Zulema after Kamal's departure?

3. How does the town respond to the lieutenant's treatment of and suspicion of Eva?

4. What is Zulema's emotional state in the start of Chapter 8?

5. How does the growing political unrest affect Huberto in Chapter 7?

6. What is the political state of the country in Chapter 7?

7. In Chapter 8, what does Eva learn has happened to Melesio?

8. Overall, how would you say Eva has handled her misfortunes in life?

9. What type of relationship do Huberto and Eva have in Chapter 9?

10. How does Eva find Madrina and what does she try to do for her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The setting in this story plays a large part in the lives of the characters. Please explain the political and social situation of South America at the time this novel was set. How do the social and political tensions in South America affect the lives of the main characters in this novel--Huberto, Eva, Rolf?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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