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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. When do Eliza and Joaquin kiss for the first time?

2. Who assigns the chaplain to go to Chile?

3. How old is Tao Chi'en when he gets separated from his family?

4. On what condition will Rose take Eliza to England?

5. What does Joaquin steal to sell in order to make money for his journey?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Eliza go by the name Elias Andieta?

2. Why does Paulina want John to be the captain of her steamship?

3. How does fate intervene for Eliza at the end of "The News"?

4. What character traits are listed that England and Chile share?

5. How does Rose begin to behave after she realizes her daughter has run away?

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

7. Why does Tao Chi'en decide to help Eliza get on the boat to California?

8. Do you think Eliza truly feels like she is part of the Sommers family?

9. Why does Rose's anger about Eliza's disappearance subside when she goes to talk with Joaquin's mother?

10. Does Tao Chi'en enjoy his work on the boat? Why or why not?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Throughout the novel, irony surrounds Jacob Todd. Describe two things that are ironic about Jacob and explain why they are ironic. How do these instances of irony shape his story line?

Essay Topic 3

John and Jeremy are brothers who are both major influences in the lives of Eliza and Rose, and they bump heads quite a bit. How are they alike and how are they different? Which brother is better suited to be a father figure to Eliza and even Rose?

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