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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Argentina was the _________ country in South America after World War II.
(a) Most unstable.
(b) Richest.
(c) Most stable.
(d) Poorest.

2. Argentina was ________ during World War II, with different groups taking different sides.
(a) On both sides.
(b) On the side of the Allies.
(c) On the side of the Axis.
(d) Neutral.

3. Which press was able to cover the visit of Eva, but was not allowed to criticize anything about the visit?
(a) American.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Italian.
(d) English.

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

5. Eva came into her own power while Peron was away, though she was hated by many and had no __________.
(a) Police protection.
(b) Support.
(c) Idea what she was doing.
(d) Legal right to argue.

6. Peron began to realize that European ________ were in their decline, as did many Europeans in 1942.
(a) Democracies.
(b) Dictatorships.
(c) Renaissances.
(d) Economies.

7. What did Eva lose when Peron was finally taken out of the government by force?
(a) Credibility.
(b) Her family.
(c) Acting roles.
(d) Her child.

8. The Argentine constitution was build upon the example of the ___________ one.
(a) Chinese.
(b) American.
(c) English.
(d) Brazilian.

9. World War I was good for Argentina, as the country benefited from the extra __________.
(a) Press.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) Immigrants.
(d) Trade.

10. Evita was born in _______, just outside of Buenos Aires, according to the book.
(a) La Tarado.
(b) Los Toldos.
(c) Los Almas.
(d) Las Marlea.

11. Eva fell in love with ________ clothing and began to dress extravagantly when she was on the trip.
(a) German.
(b) French.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Italian.

12. Many of the Communists in the countries thought of Eva as a __________.
(a) Actress.
(b) Fascist.
(c) Radio host.
(d) Silly girl.

13. What was restricted by the controlling government in Argentina, affecting Eva at the time?
(a) Food supply.
(b) Travel rules.
(c) Media.
(d) Health care.

14. How many daughters did Eva's father have before she was born into the family?
(a) Five.
(b) None.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

15. How did Eva finally go with the singer she fell in love with, though he resisted at first?
(a) Taxi cab.
(b) Trunk.
(c) A rented car.
(d) Train compartment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Peron decided to promise ________ to the people, even as he was leaving his office at the time.

2. When Eva returned to Argentina, she was a hands-on ________, working with unions, women, and the poor.

3. As World War II ended, it seems as though Argentina was going to be torn apart by ______________.

4. What has been lost so there is no clear data as to when Eva was born?

5. What did Juan bring with him in order to help get more attention for Eva in her work?

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