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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 visits a witch and asks for advice?

2. What does Tao Chi'en give to Eliza to help her hide her identity?

3. What year is it when Jacob comes to Chile?

4. What is Jacob's last name?

5. How many children does Karl have?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why do Rose and John keep Eliza's parentage a secret from Jeremy?

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

6. How does Rose's view for Eliza differ from Jeremy's?

7. What items does Eliza take with her to California?

8. Why does Eliza feel comfortable in California?

9. Overall, how are women fairing in California?

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

Compare and contrast the prostitutes that travel with Joe Bonecrusher with the singsong girls. What is the main difference in their situations? What is the significance of setting up this obvious juxtaposition in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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