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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. How old is the man that Rose introduces to Eliza?

2. What does the name Tao mean?

3. Why does a chaplain arrive in Valparaiso?

4. In what room do Eliza and Joaquin first make love?

5. Where are Jeremy and Rose originally from?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Agustin eventually allow Paulina to have a public wedding?

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

4. How does Jacob react when John tells him that Eliza has run off in search of her lover?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Upon being acquainted, Eliza and Joaquin seem to have very little in common. What do they see in each other? Eliza and Tao Chi'en also seem to have many differences. Do you think their relationship will work out any better? Use examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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