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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. From which of the following health issues does Katherina suffer?

2. Where is Lukas Carle's dead body found?

3. What is the name of the village where Rolf's uncle lives?

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

5. Where does Katherina hide from her father?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the two hypotheses of how Lukas Carle was killed?

2. What is Eva's time working for the Cabinet member like?

3. Why does Eva run away from Patrona's?

4. What happens the day Riad first arrives in Santa Agua?

5. What role does the Indian play in Consuelo's young life?

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

7. Please describe Elvira.

8. What is Zulema and Riad's marriage like?

9. What are some of the horrible things Lukas Carle does to his family?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Minor characters can be vital to story. Please explain what role minor characters play in a story. Choosing two minor characters found in Eva Luna, dissect these characters and explain why they can be seen as vital to the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Who would you consider the protagonist(s) in Eva Luna and who/what are the main antagonists to this protagonist(s)? Please provide examples from the book showing how the interaction and relationships between the antagonist(s) and protagonist(s)? Do antagonist(s) and protagonist(s) always have to be living things (humans, animals)?

Essay Topic 3

Eva grew up for the most part without her mother but was lucky enough to have women step into her life to help raise her. Please compare and contrast Eva's relationship with and child rearing habits of Elvira and Madrina. How are they similar? How are they different? Was one a better care taker of Eva? Why or why not?

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