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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 old is Karl when he first experiences love?

2. Why does Jacob decide to help Paulina?

3. What is the relationship of Jeremy and Rose?

4. When Rose is younger, what occupation does she want to have?

5. What reason does Eliza give to John for her being ill?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Lin's ghost tell Tao Chi'en when she visits him in "Joaquin"?

3. How does Mama Fresia find out that Eliza is seeing Joaquin?

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

5. Describe the kind of wife Tao Chi'en is looking for.

6. Describe Michael's appearance.

7. Why does Eliza begin to doubt that Joaquin Murieta was her lover, Joaquin?

8. Describe Joaquin's childhood.

9. When the zhong yi dies, why does Tao Chi'en want to get away from China?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eliza has two clashing worlds influencing her as she grows up: the world of proper English people and the world of Chilean poverty. Which lifestyle does she seem to enjoy more? How does each lifestyle shape the woman she grows up to be? Use specific examples.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, characters often do favors for each other, and most of these characters are reciprocated in some way for their generosity, either by the person they helped or some other person or force. Choose three instances where favors are done and explain how these favors are repaid. What do you think Allende is saying about favors and payback?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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