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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 Frau Carle do with the children when Lukas returns home from prison?

2. What best describes the initial feelings Eva has when she first begins working for her new employer, a member of the Cabinet?

3. Why does Eva rip off Patrona's wig?

4. Why does the patrona fire Eva?

5. Who gets annoyed with Elvira and Eva's games?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What request is made by the Professor on his deathbed and is it obeyed?

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

4. What does Huberto do for Eva in Chapter 5?

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

6. Please describe Elvira.

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

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

9. What is the relationship between Professor Jones and Consuelo like?

10. Why is Rolf sent to South America?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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