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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the name Eva mean?

2. What does the priest do to the Professor's estate when the Professor dies?

3. What does the doctor think is the cause of Lukas' death?

4. What relation is Kamal to Riad?

5. What does Huberto ask La Senora to do for Eva?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the result of Jochen's departure from his family?

2. What business/trades is Uncle Rupert involved in?

3. How is the strength of Consuelo seen in Chapter 1?

4. What is Eva's relationship with Patron and Patrona?

5. How does Lukas' absence affect his family when he goes to war?

6. How does the Halabi household change with the arrival of Kamal?

7. How is Eva's life in Agua Santa different from her life previous to this?

8. What happens when La Senora kicks Eva out of her home?

9. Please describe Elvira.

10. How does the Carle family respond to Lukas' death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Romantic relationships can be seen throughout this novel. Please compare and contrast the romantic relationship between Eva and Huberto with the romantic relationship of Rolf and Eva. In your opinion, which one is better for both involved?

Essay Topic 2

The plot is essential to every novel. Please touch on what a plot is and the various parts of the plot. Break down the plot for Eva Luna.

Essay Topic 3

In this story, Riad has a physical deformity that he must live with. Please explain how such deformities were looked at by the society at the time this book was written. Compare and contrast the Zulema's and Eva's treatment of this physical deformity.

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