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

2. Why is the government upset with Rolf?
(a) Because of his recordings.
(b) Because he is Austrian.
(c) Because of his ties to Aravena.
(d) Because of his relationship with Rogelio.

3. While stopping in Agua Santa as they prepare for the prison breakout, what does Eva learn about Riad?
(a) He is ill in the hospital.
(b) He has moved back to Turkey.
(c) He is dead.
(d) He is remarried.

4. Who does Huberto meet when he is sent to the mountains in Chapter 7?
(a) Kamal.
(b) Riad.
(c) Rolf.
(d) Ines.

5. What from Eva's past comes in handy in breaking the guerrillas out of prison?
(a) Universal matter.
(b) Her relationship with Riad.
(c) Embalming.
(d) A knowledge of the jungle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mimi's opinion of Huberto?

2. Why doesn't Eva tell Huberto about her past relationship with Riad?

3. What is Bolero as referenced in Chapter 11?

4. Which of the following is a result of political unrest that is starting in Chapter 7?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does the political unrest affect Eva and Santa Agua?

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

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

7. What is Eva's relationship with Rolf like at the close of the story?

8. What revelations does Eva come to about Huberto that temporarily leave her angry with him?

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

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

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