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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 the revolts and unrest seem to affect the town where Eva lives?

2. How does Mimi know Colonel Rodriquez?

3. What does the factory make where Eva works?

4. In Chapter 7, what is the feeling of the citizens toward the general who is in power?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Character arcs are apparent in various characters throughout a story. Please explain what a character arc is and summarize Huberto's character arc. Please also explain what type of characters have character arcs and which do not.

Essay Topic 3

The plot is essential to every novel. Please touch on what a plot is and the various parts of the plot. Break down the plot for Eva Luna.

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