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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. The European _________ was unimpressed with the image that Eva brought to share in Europe.

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

3. Which group took power in Argentina in 1932, causing troubles to emerge in the country for the working class?

4. What was the name of the play in which Eva was given a role?

5. Peron was forced to _________ because his actions had proven to be so divisive, causing the military government to react.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happened to the people who opposed the oligarchy at this time in Argentina?

3. What did Eva need her mother for as she began to grow interested in becoming an actress?

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

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

6. What made Peron different from the other Argentinian leaders, according to the book?

7. What did Colonel Peron have to say about his opponent, Braden, when they were running for President?

8. What was the original reason why Eva was going to go to Europe in 1947, according to the book?

9. Why did the workers celebrate their victory after the release of Colonel Peron, according to the book?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Peron was said to not have wielded his power as it could have, though he was supportive of the working class.

Part 1: Why do you think Peron didn't wield his power as he could have?

Part 2: Do you think that Peron was a strong leader?

Part 3: What do you think of leaders who are always strong and powerful?

Essay Topic 2

Over time, Peron became more of a dictator, which caused him to be removed from office in 1955.

Part 1: Why do you think that Peron began to act like more of a dictator?

Part 2: Do you think that Peron needed to take more control of the country?

Part 3: How do you think the country might have fared if Peron had stuck to his democratic promises?

Essay Topic 3

The culture in Buenos Aires at the time was turbulent, with many classes fighting for rights and power.

Part 1: Why do you think that the economic climate was so turbulent during that time?

Part 2: What do you think about the current class structure where you live?

Part 3: How do you think your economic class impacts your life?

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