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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 Riad suggest Eva do so that she can take care of herself someday?
(a) Start writing a book.
(b) Go find herself a husband.
(c) Consider becoming a school teacher.
(d) Take courses to be a secretary.

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

3. Which of the following is a result of political unrest that is starting in Chapter 7?
(a) A new dictator rises to power.
(b) Powerful men flee the country.
(c) Several coups are attempted by various parties.
(d) A neighboring country begins to invade.

4. Who detains Rolf in the capital at the end of the book?
(a) The government.
(b) Huberto.
(c) Senor Aravena.
(d) Elvira.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. By Chapter 8, how long has it been since Kamal left Agua Santa?

2. Where does Rolf find Eva when he is back in La Colonia?

3. What does Huberto do in the city after he first joins the guerrillas?

4. How does the relationship of Rolf and Eva end up at the end of the story?

5. What does the Chief find when he comes into the store in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the political state of the country in Chapter 7?

2. How does Eva handle Colonel Rodriquez's interest in her in Chapter 10?

3. Overall, how would you say Eva has handled her misfortunes in life?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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