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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. In this chapter, who wants to declare his love for Roxane?

2. Who pays the most attention to the two men?

3. What do Gen and Carmen try to make rules about?

4. Why does he give her this item?

5. How does Mr. Hosokawa now make his way through the house?

Short Essay Questions

1. To Roxane, what is true love?

2. What activity do Mr. Hosokawa and General Benjiman participate in together and why do they enjoy each other's company?

3. When the garua lifts, what happens to the people left in the house?

4. What does Carmen realize the house has become for everyone and how do the people inside of it choose to live their lives?

5. What prompts Beatriz to go to Father Arguedas?

6. General Benjamin allows some of his soldiers to learn how to cook, what does this show about him?

7. Why do Victor and everyone else in the house fall in love with Roxane?

8. Why does Gen panic at Messner's news?

9. What does Benjamin ask Gen to relay to his employer?

10. Why does Beatriz decide to be merciful towards Carmen and Gen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do the characters in the novel put aside their differences to become friends?

What causes them to become so connected and in love with each other as the book progresses?

Essay Topic 2

Patchett attempts to use foreshadowing a couple times throughout the book.

Do you believe that she effectively uses foreshadowing?

Give two examples of how she uses foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the novel, many characters experience jealousy towards one another for wanting Roxane.

- Why is jealousy a powerful and upsetting emotion?

- How can a person control their envy to live a better life? Name a character that has attempted to change themseleves by controlling their jealousy.

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