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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. Why does Elvira keep a coffin in her room?
(a) She is obsessed with death.
(b) It was a gift from her late husband.
(c) She sleeps in it.
(d) She is afraid to be buried in a pauper's grave.

2. What happens in the red light district when a new police sergeant comes around in Chapter 5?
(a) Less police regulation.
(b) More murders.
(c) Raids and arrests.
(d) More bribes between policemen and red light residents.

3. Why does the Yugoslavian woman leave the country?
(a) She misses Yugoslavia.
(b) Her mother is sick and she needs to leave.
(c) She is scared because of a prank played on her.
(d) She cannot afford to live in South America anymore.

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

5. What type of business to Rupert and Burgel operate?
(a) An inn.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) A general store.
(d) A dress store.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rolf intend to study at University?

2. What is Melesio's profession?

3. How old is Eva when she is looking for Huberto in the city in Chapter 5?

4. What one word best describes Lukas Carle?

5. What does Rolf hope for his father while he is in prison?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Eva's relationship with Patron and Patrona?

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

3. How is Eva's life in Agua Santa different from her life previous to this?

4. Why does Eva run away from Patrona's?

5. What is the result of Jochen's departure from his family?

6. What do the Russian soldiers do to the townspeople in Chapter 2?

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

8. What request is made by the Professor on his deathbed and is it obeyed?

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

10. What happens when La Senora kicks Eva out of her home?

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