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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 color is Jacob's hair?

2. Where has gold been discovered?

3. Who is responsible for separating Rose and Karl?

4. When do Eliza and Joaquin kiss for the first time?

5. Who says: "You owe me satisfaction"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Joaquin's childhood.

2. How does Paulina's business venture differ from those of other people who plan to make money off of trade to California?

3. What does Jacob Todd think of Rose when he first meets her?

4. What does Jacob do to become a celebrity?

5. Why has Rose never been married?

6. Explain the roles of John, Jeremy, and Rose within the household.

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

8. Do you think Jeremy does the right thing in interfering with Rose's love life?

9. Describe Michael's appearance.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tao Chi'en is mentioned as far back as the first chapter, but he is not included in the plot until the eighth chapter. What reason would Allende have for mentioning his name several times in the narrative early on? Is it surprising when he is officially introduced?

Essay Topic 2

There are a few characters in Daughter of Fortune who have similar experiences with different outcomes. How do class differences dictate consequences of actions in this novel? Does race or gender play a role?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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