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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 word best describes Eva's emotional state at the close of the story?
(a) Sad.
(b) Confused.
(c) Heartbroken.
(d) Happy.

2. What do Rolf and Eva do upon being reunited at the end of the story?
(a) They kiss.
(b) They fight.
(c) They run away together.
(d) They leave the country.

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

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Senor Aravena want Rolf to contact Huberto?

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

3. What is Mimi's opinion of Huberto?

4. Why do Rolf's aunt and uncle fetch the best wine they can?

5. Who invites Huberto to a meeting with the guerrillas?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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