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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 Rolf earn the respect of the citizens around him?

2. What does Rolf do when he is not making films?

3. How does the relationship of Rolf and Eva end up at the end of the story?

4. How does Riad get Eva out of the police station?

5. Who invites Huberto to a meeting with the guerrillas?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of relationship do Huberto and Eva have in Chapter 9?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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