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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Babalu from?

2. On what day does Rose always become ill?

3. What does Eliza send to Rose from California when she realizes how much she misses her?

4. Why is it impossible that Eliza left with Joaquin?

5. How does Tao find out that Joaquin has been killed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Allende portrays the prostitutes in the traveling brothel and the one on the ship as being very kind and loyal. List some examples of times that prostitutes are shown in a good light. What is the significance of portraying these women (who are doing what might be considered immoral by most) as caring and helpful?

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