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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. Who is determined that Eliza will enroll in Madame Colbert's school?
2. What would Eliza need to legitimately book a trip on a ship?
3. What year does Eliza begin living with Jeremy and Rose?
4. What is Jeremy's brother named?
5. Who continues to visit Jacob after his public shame?
Short Essay Questions
1. What items does Eliza take with her to California?
2. Why does Agustin eventually allow Paulina to have a public wedding?
3. What does Jacob Todd think of Rose when he first meets her?
4. Why has Rose never been married?
5. How does Rose's view for Eliza differ from Jeremy's?
6. What new reason is revealed in "Miss Rose" for why Rose is not interested in marriage?
7. How does James feel about falling in love with a loose woman like Esther?
8. Why does Tao Chi'en decide to help Eliza get on the boat to California?
9. Why is Tao Chi'en treated decently by his first owner?
10. What methods does Mama Fresia use to try to cure Eliza of being lovesick?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The sage's theory is that happiness comes from serving others. If this idea is accurate, which characters in the story should be the happiest? Do they seem happy? Which characters seem the least happy? Use examples from the novel to support your ideas.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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?
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