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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. Why is the government upset with Rolf?

2. What from Eva's past comes in handy in breaking the guerrillas out of prison?

3. Who invites Huberto to a meeting with the guerrillas?

4. What is Riad's response to the news of the revolts?

5. Where does Rolf go to see if he can reach Huberto?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of leader does Rogelio seem to be?

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

3. What does Eva learn when she stops in at Agua Santa on her way to Santa Maria?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What role does Mimi play in Huberto's plan to break out the prisoners?

10. What revelations does Eva come to about Huberto that temporarily leave her angry with him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eva is a character who clearly grows and changes throughout the course of the novel.

1. Please explain what type of character this makes Eva,

2. Please explain how Eva changes throughout the story

3. Please identify key points in her life that have caused change, both internally and externally.

Essay Topic 2

The plot is essential to every novel. Please touch on what a plot is and the various parts of the plot. Break down the plot for Eva Luna.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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