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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 Colonel Rodriquez have his driver ask of Eva?

2. Why does Eva take a job in a factory?

3. How does the revolts and unrest seem to affect the town where Eva lives?

4. What shocking question does Eva ask the Colonel while out at dinner?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How has life changed for Melesio in Chapter 9?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Please explain what characterization is and why it is a vital part of a novel. Please choose one character from Eva Luna and summarize how the author used characterization in connecting the reader to this character.

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