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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. How long does Jacob have to complete his task in Chile?

3. Where is Joaquin supposed to meet Eliza in secret for the first time?

4. What does Eliza promise to give Tao Chi'en?

5. What hobby does Eliza enjoy most?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Paulina want John to be the captain of her steamship?

3. What character traits are listed that England and Chile share?

4. Why do you think Rose is set on Eliza finding a husband even though she has never wanted that life for herself?

5. Describe some of Joaquin's views on a perfect society.

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

7. How does Joaquin respond when he is offered gifts or payments?

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

9. What is Eliza's reputation like at the brothel?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The sage's theory is that happiness comes from serving others. If this idea is accurate, which characters in the story should be the happiest? Do they seem happy? Which characters seem the least happy? Use examples from the novel to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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