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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. How long after Consuelo passes does Professor Jones die?

2. What is the country's leader called?

3. Why does Frau Carle decide to send Rolf to South America?

4. What profession does Lukas Carle have before the war?

5. How old was Consuelo when she met El Portuguese?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How would you describe Riad?

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

4. Please describe Melesio.

5. What is the relationship between Rolf and his cousins?

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

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

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

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

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

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 3

Riad comes into Eva's life at a dire moment and gives her a renewed life. Please explain their relationship when they first meet. How does this relationship grow and develop throughout the rest of the story? What role does Riad fulfill in Eva's life?

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