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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 season is it when "The News" starts?

2. Why do people in Chile think Jacob comes there?

3. Who visits a witch and asks for advice?

4. How long have Eliza and Joaquin been lovers when she notices him drifting from her?

5. Who does Jacob fall in love with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Eliza's appearance as a baby and when she gets older.

2. How does Rose behave when she finds out she is not pregnant?

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

4. Why do the townspeople come to Joe's aid when her barn burns down?

5. Which female character do you think most defies the typical role of women in society?

6. What new reason is revealed in "Miss Rose" for why Rose is not interested in marriage?

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

8. Describe Jacob Todd's living situation as he settles into Chile.

9. Describe Eliza and Tao Chi'en's relationship in "The Argonauts."

10. In what manner does Rose raise Eliza?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rose and Tao Chi'en both have chapters dedicated to telling their back stories. Why is it important to include background information on these characters? Why would Allende not tell the story in chronological order?

Essay Topic 2

Eliza and Tao Chi'en obviously have a very strong bond that grows throughout the novel. Why do they ignore their connection at first? Why do they eventually reconnect? What is the significance of their reunion?

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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