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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 has Rolf returned to the capital?
(a) To keep track of the unfolding events.
(b) To gather Eva's belongings.
(c) To get his paycheck.
(d) To see if it is safe for Eva to return.

2. What is Bolero as referenced in Chapter 11?
(a) The name of a popular magazine in the capital city.
(b) The name of Huberto's guerrilla army.
(c) The newest movie Mimi is to star in.
(d) Eva's story about the prison breakout.

3. Why doesn't Eva tell Huberto about her past relationship with Riad?
(a) She does not want to make him jealous.
(b) She is afraid Huberto will go hurt Riad.
(c) She is afraid he will hurt her.
(d) It is her business, not Huberto's.

4. At the start of Chapter 7, for whom is Rolf working?
(a) Patrona.
(b) Rupert.
(c) Melesio.
(d) Senor Aravena.

5. What is Riad's response to the news of the revolts?
(a) He is upset.
(b) He is not concerned.
(c) He is worried.
(d) He wants to join the revolution.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who invites Eva to live with them in the capital city?

2. How does Huberto recognize Eva when they run into each other in the city in Chapter 9?

3. Where does Rolf go to see if he can reach Huberto?

4. Why does Mimi arrange a meeting with Senor Aravena in Chapter 10?

5. Who does Huberto meet when he is sent to the mountains in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the novel resolve the many story lines and questions?

2. What purpose does the Universal Matter serve in Chapter 11?

3. How does the government respond to Rolf's film of the brutal murder of guerrilla prisoners?

4. What does Eva learn when she stops in at Agua Santa on her way to Santa Maria?

5. What route does Rolf take to reach Huberto in Chapter 10?

6. How does the town respond to the lieutenant's treatment of and suspicion of Eva?

7. What role does Mimi play in Huberto's plan to break out the prisoners?

8. How does the growing political unrest affect Huberto in Chapter 7?

9. In Chapter 8, what does Eva learn has happened to Melesio?

10. What role do women in this story play in Eva's life?

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