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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 Senor Aravena tell Rolf to do with his film of the guerrilla camp?

2. What does Huberto do in the city after he first joins the guerrillas?

3. How does Mimi know Colonel Rodriquez?

4. Why is the government upset with Rolf?

5. What seems to transform Huberto in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Overall, how would you say Eva has handled her misfortunes in life?

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

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

6. What role does Mimi play in Huberto's plan to break out the prisoners?

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

8. What type of leader does Rogelio seem to be?

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

10. How does the town respond to the lieutenant's treatment of and suspicion of Eva?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Coming of age is a large theme in this novel. Please describe the coming-of-age journey for Rolf. Please note what the character is like at the start of the novel as a child and how he changes, including the various occurrences, experiences, and people who helped him.

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