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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. Why does Eva take a job in a factory?

2. How does Mimi know Colonel Rodriquez?

3. Why does Senor Aravena want Rolf to contact Huberto?

4. While stopping in Agua Santa as they prepare for the prison breakout, what does Eva learn about Riad?

5. Who invites Eva to live with them in the capital city?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does the political unrest affect Eva and Santa Agua?

8. What does Eva learn when she stops in at Agua Santa on her way to Santa Maria?

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

10. What is Mimi's experience with Colonel Rodriquez?

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

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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