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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, Death and Its Public.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the date of Eva Peron's death, according to the book?
(a) July 25th, 1952.
(b) July 22nd, 1952.
(c) July 26th, 1952.
(d) July 23rd, 1954.

2. _______ served as a mediator for a nationwide strike in 1951, though it was unsuccessful.
(a) Juan.
(b) Eva.
(c) Carmina.
(d) Peron.

3. What completely destroyed San Juan, which caused Peron to want to take action to help?
(a) A tsunami.
(b) A drought.
(c) A flood.
(d) An earthquake

4. Peron began to give speeches that advocated _______ against the oligarchies.
(a) Office reassignment.
(b) Higher taxes.
(c) Land reform.
(d) Power reformation.

5. Peron continued to encourage the formation of ________, even though this seemed like something that would be opposite of his political stance.
(a) Wars.
(b) Festivals.
(c) Coups.
(d) Unions.

Short Answer Questions

1. The dominant ideology in Argentina at the time was still 19th century _________, which affirmed the separation of church and state.

2. Eva's _________ was placed in public view for a long time and 17,000 people came to view it.

3. Eva came into her own power while Peron was away, though she was hated by many and had no __________.

4. What was the reason that Peron's first wife died and left him a widower?

5. What did Peron want to use in order to raise money to help the destroyed city at the time?

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