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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the town do to Ines' son's killer?
(a) Kill him.
(b) Fill his house with mangoes.
(c) Raid his house.
(d) Chase him out of town.

2. What is Riad Halabi's nickname?
(a) El Senor.
(b) The Turk.
(c) Boss.
(d) Jefe.

3. What does Eva catch Zulema and Kamal doing while Riad is gone?
(a) Stealing from Riad.
(b) Planning to murder Riad.
(c) Planning a surprise party for Riad.
(d) Being intimate.

4. Why is Ines' son shot in Chapter 6?
(a) He was a guerrilla soldier.
(b) He attacked a policeman.
(c) He stole a mango.
(d) He tried to break into a store.

5. What does Rolf hope for his father while he is in prison?
(a) He hopes his father comes to God in prison.
(b) He hopes his father dies in prison.
(c) He hopes his father gets extra time in prison.
(d) He hopes his father gets out of prison early.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the patrona fire Eva?

2. How does Consuelo feel about the Professor at first?

3. What game do Elvira and Eva play with the coffin?

4. How long are Rolf and his cousin lovers before they put an end to it?

5. How does Jochen's father view him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Please describe Professor Jones.

2. Please describe Elvira.

3. How does Consuelo instill a sense of imagination in her daughter?

4. Please describe Melesio.

5. What happens when Jochen finally stands up to his father?

6. What does Huberto do for Eva in Chapter 5?

7. How does the Halabi household change with the arrival of Kamal?

8. How does Eva feel about her new family in Santa Agua?

9. What happens the day Riad first arrives in Santa Agua?

10. What business/trades is Uncle Rupert involved in?

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