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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who bumps into Jacob during dinner?

4. What does Tao Chi'en determine that a young prostitute died of?

5. What is the name of the ship Paulina owns?

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

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

Foreshadowing is used throughout the novel. Think of two instances of foreshadowing and explain their significance. Do the instances help you form a picture in your mind about what happens to the characters after the novel ends?

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