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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Eliza make money now that she's on her own?

2. What does Tao Chi'en hope to do in California?

3. Why must Eliza admit to Tao Chi'en that she is pregnant?

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

5. What does Eliza sell to make money when she arrives in California?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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