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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. Who does Huberto meet when he is sent to the mountains in Chapter 7?

2. What type of work does Mimi encourage Eva to go into?

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

4. What is Bolero as referenced in Chapter 11?

5. How does Huberto react when Eva tells him of her friendship with Colonel Rodriquez?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Family is seen throughout the novel. Please compare and contrast Eva's family situation with Rolf's as a child. What effect did their family and upbringing have on Eva and Rolf as people?

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