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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the people in the brothel survive the winter?

2. Who does Tao Chi'en get to help Eliza?

3. What does Eliza bring for James and Esther at the end of "Singsong Girls"?

4. How does Eliza respond when Tao Chi'en asks her if the dead Joaquin is her Joaquin?

5. What is the name of Joaquin's gang member?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of Lin's ghost? How does she help to move the plot along? What does she represent for Tao Chi'en?

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

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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