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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 has caused Zulema's death in Chapter 8?

2. Why has Rolf returned to the capital?

3. Why does Riad tell Eva she must leave Agua Santa?

4. Why doesn't Eva want to be left alone with Zulema while Riad goes to the capital?

5. What does the Chief find when he comes into the store in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Riad and Eva handle Zulema after Kamal's departure?

2. What type of relationship do Huberto and Eva have in Chapter 9?

3. What route does Rolf take to reach Huberto in Chapter 10?

4. What changes has Rolf gone through by Chapter 7?

5. What purpose does the Universal Matter serve in Chapter 11?

6. What is Zulema's emotional state in the start of Chapter 8?

7. What revelations does Eva come to about Huberto that temporarily leave her angry with him?

8. In Chapter 8, what does Eva learn has happened to Melesio?

9. What role do women in this story play in Eva's life?

10. How does the growing political unrest affect Huberto in Chapter 7?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Character arcs are apparent in various characters throughout a story. Please explain what a character arc is and summarize Huberto's character arc. Please also explain what type of characters have character arcs and which do not.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Women are prevalent in this journey as is their display of strength. Please explain in what ways the strength of women is shown in the novel. Note some of the more important roles women play in this novel and in the life of Eva, and please state whether you think feminism can be considered a theme in this novel.

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