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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 does Eva come to meet Rolf?

2. After hearing about Rolf's childhood, how does Eva feel for him?

3. Why do Rolf's aunt and uncle fetch the best wine they can?

4. What does Huberto have Eva promise him about their relationship?

5. At the start of Chapter 7, for whom is Rolf working?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the political state of the country in Chapter 7?

2. How does Eva find Madrina and what does she try to do for her?

3. What is Eva's relationship with Rolf like at the close of the story?

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

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

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

7. How does Eva handle Colonel Rodriquez's interest in her in Chapter 10?

8. How does the government respond to Rolf's film of the brutal murder of guerrilla prisoners?

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

10. How does the novel resolve the many story lines and questions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Conflict is a key device in moving a story along. Please describe what conflict is in a piece of literature and how it can be seen in the novel Eva Luna. Is there one key conflict in the novel? If so, please describe what this key conflict is.

Essay Topic 2

Zulema plays a crucial role in the life of Eva. Please briefly explain who Zulema was and explain what her effect on Eva's life was. Do you believe that Eva's life may have turned out differently if Zulema was not in it or if Zulema's actions had been different than those in the story?

Essay Topic 3

Who would you consider the protagonist(s) in Eva Luna and who/what are the main antagonists to this protagonist(s)? Please provide examples from the book showing how the interaction and relationships between the antagonist(s) and protagonist(s)? Do antagonist(s) and protagonist(s) always have to be living things (humans, animals)?

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