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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. About how old is Eva when she first meets Huberto?

2. What is Zulema's first impression of Eva?

3. How does Jochen react when his father returns home from war?

4. Where does Katherina hide from her father?

5. Why is Lukas Carle sent to prison?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Consuelo's time at the convent like prior to living with the Professor?

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

4. Please describe Melesio.

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

6. How does Consuelo instill a sense of imagination in her daughter?

7. How would you describe Riad?

8. How does Eva feel about her new family in Santa Agua?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Please explain what role the resolution plays in a plot line and explain the resolution of Eva Luna. As the reader, do you feel as though this resolution left the reader satisfied? Why or why not?

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