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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 was the position of Peron when he first began to be more visible in the public eye?

2. Who began to speak of their history in vague terms once they were married?

3. Working as a/an ___________ at the acting jobs was often expensive and only for girls of lower classes.

4. Where did Eva want the singer she fell in love with to take her?

5. Who moved to Buenos Aires in order to help Eva organize her own acting troupe?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the given reasoning in the book of why Eva was invited to go along with Peron for the visit?

2. What did Eva need her mother for as she began to grow interested in becoming an actress?

3. What did people who opposed Colonel Peron think about him and his ability and power as a ruler?

4. What did Eva do in order to try to get mentioned by the media, according to the book?

5. What did Evita refuse to do when she was then the president's wife?

6. What did Colonel Peron have to say about his opponent, Braden, when they were running for President?

7. What allegedly happened with the tango singer that caused Evita to want a new life for herself?

8. What happened to Eva's father at the start of her life, which influenced her later on?

9. How many children did Juan and Juana have and what were their names?

10. What was the five-year plan that Peron introduced in order to help Argentina?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eva was eventually taught proper manners as she continued to become more visible and active in politics.

Part 1: Why do you think Eva decided to become more active in the political affairs?

Part 2: Do you think that Eva was the right person to handle the political affairs that she did?

Part 3: How did Eva's actions impact Peron's influence in the country?

Essay Topic 2

Evita's death became something that was witnessed by the entire country, as she did not hide away as she got sicker.

Part 1: Why do you think Eva did not want to hide her illness?

Part 2: Do you think the country might have fared better if she had hidden her illness from others?

Part 3: How do you think you might have reacted if you saw a leader begin to die before your eyes?

Essay Topic 3

The Eva Peron Foundation was good and bad at the same time, intimidating corporations that did not contribute, while still going good for the poor.

Part 1: Do you think it was a good idea for Eva to create a foundation?

Part 2: How do you think the people at the time viewed the Eva Peron Foundation?

Part 3: Would you have contributed to the Eva Peron Foundation? Why or why not?

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