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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. By Chapter 8, how long has it been since Kamal left Agua Santa?

2. Why does Riad tell Eva she must leave Agua Santa?

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

4. What word best describes Eva's emotional state at the close of the story?

5. What has caused Zulema's death in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Eva find Madrina and what does she try to do for her?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In this story, Riad has a physical deformity that he must live with. Please explain how such deformities were looked at by the society at the time this book was written. Compare and contrast the Zulema's and Eva's treatment of this physical deformity.

Essay Topic 2

Sexuality is a theme throughout the story. Please provide three different examples of sexuality as a theme in the novel, explaining the impact this had on the characters involved, other characters, and/or plot line.

Essay Topic 3

The setting in this story plays a large part in the lives of the characters. Please explain the political and social situation of South America at the time this novel was set. How do the social and political tensions in South America affect the lives of the main characters in this novel--Huberto, Eva, Rolf?

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