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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. Who offers to be the godmother of Consuelo's baby?

2. What is the Palace of the Poor?

3. Why does the Yugoslavian woman leave the country?

4. Who impregnates Consuelo?

5. What type of message does it send to Rolf when his brother stands up to his father?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How would you describe Riad?

4. What do the Russian soldiers do to the townspeople in Chapter 2?

5. How do things change in the red light district in Chapter 5?

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

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

8. What happens to Madrina after her baby is born deformed?

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

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

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

Please explain what characterization is and why it is a vital part of a novel. Please choose one character from Eva Luna and summarize how the author used characterization in connecting the reader to this character.

Essay Topic 3

This story has a completely different subplot running through most of the story alongside the main plot of Eva's life. Please summarize this subplot, explaining how this plot intersects the main plot and at which point the two plots connect.

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