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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. Who is the woman shown on the news that is found floating down the river in a casket?
(a) Patrona.
(b) Zulema.
(c) Madrina.
(d) Elvira.

2. For what are the people revolting in Chapter 7?
(a) Better benefits.
(b) Democracy.
(c) Healthcare.
(d) The return of the monarchy.

3. For what is Riad fund raising when he throws a party in Chapter 7?
(a) New bells for the church.
(b) A new roof for the school.
(c) A new wing for the hospital.
(d) New roads through the hills.

4. What is Mimi's opinion of Huberto?
(a) He is ugly but nice.
(b) He is handsome.
(c) He is trouble and Eva should avoid him.
(d) He is dangerous but Eva should marry him.

5. What does Rolf do when he is not making films?
(a) Visits his mother in Austria.
(b) Travels through Europe.
(c) Joins the guerrillas in raids.
(d) Visits his family in La Colonia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Huberto have Eva promise him about their relationship?

2. What is Bolero as referenced in Chapter 11?

3. How does Mimi know Colonel Rodriquez?

4. What do the doctors suggest to help Zulema in Chapter 8?

5. What is Riad's response to the news of the revolts?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Zulema's emotional state in the start of Chapter 8?

2. How do Riad and Eva handle Zulema after Kamal's departure?

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

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

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

6. What is Mimi's experience with Colonel Rodriquez?

7. How has life changed for Melesio in Chapter 9?

8. What changes has Rolf gone through by Chapter 7?

9. How does Eva find Madrina and what does she try to do for her?

10. What type of relationship do Huberto and Eva have in Chapter 9?

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