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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Peron's plan, he decided to set up a series of comprehensive _________ schemes to be implemented and a welfare state would also be created.
(a) Medicare.
(b) Health care.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Pension.

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

4. What became understaffed and overwhelmed when the walkout occurred, leading to changes in the government?
(a) Schools.
(b) Waterways.
(c) Hospitals.
(d) Transportation system.

5. The dominant ideology in Argentina at the time was still 19th century _________, which affirmed the separation of church and state.
(a) Christianity.
(b) Liberalism.
(c) Catholicism.
(d) Radicalism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Eva want the singer she fell in love with to take her?

2. What completely destroyed San Juan, which caused Peron to want to take action to help?

3. After the demonstration, it was clear that the _________ would never again be ignored.

4. Who moved to Buenos Aires in order to help Eva organize her own acting troupe?

5. Peron wanted to increase ________ support during his campaign, and to defend capitalism.

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Eva's father at the start of her life, which influenced her later on?

2. Why did Eva decide to quit working at the comedy company where she started out as a maid?

3. What did Peron not have when he entered into the presidential campaign, according to the book?

4. What was interesting about the way that the Spanish press covered the visit of Eva and Peron?

5. What was the result of the presidential election, leading to a new era in the Argentinian government, according to the book?

6. What were the classes that made up Buenos Aires when Eva moved there as a younger girl?

7. What did Peron do in response to the earthquake that destroyed the town of San Juan?

8. What was Argentina's position during World War II?

9. Where was Eva Marie Duarte born, according to the start of the book?

10. What happened in March 1945 that caused many people in Argentina to feel betrayed?

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