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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 does Eliza learn from the woman who works for Jeremy and Rose?

2. Where does Eliza first see Joaquin?

3. How many children does Karl have?

4. When Joaquin's mother asks him where he's been, how does he respond?

5. How long does Jacob have to complete his task in Chile?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Eliza feel about the abortion that Mama Fresia wants to perform?

2. Do you think Jeremy does the right thing in interfering with Rose's love life?

3. Describe the roles of Tao Chi'en and each of his siblings in the family.

4. Why do you think Rose is set on Eliza finding a husband even though she has never wanted that life for herself?

5. Why does Michael storm out of the Sommers' home never to return?

6. Why don't Rose Sommers and Mama Fresia try to stop Eliza from delivering her letter to Joaquin?

7. Why do Rose and John keep Eliza's parentage a secret from Jeremy?

8. Overall, how are women fairing in California?

9. Do Eliza and Joaquin logically make a good pair?

10. Does Joaquin feel bad about stealing from the importing company?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Allende portrays the prostitutes in the traveling brothel and the one on the ship as being very kind and loyal. List some examples of times that prostitutes are shown in a good light. What is the significance of portraying these women (who are doing what might be considered immoral by most) as caring and helpful?

Essay Topic 2

What function does Paulina play in the plot? What themes are portrayed through her character? How is she similar or different than the other female characters?

Essay Topic 3

Choose three characters who have changed their names throughout the story. What is the significance of these name changes? How are their reasons for doing this different or similar?

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