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

2. Many in the public viewed _________ as a nightmare and something that was too akin to what Hitler and Mussolini supported.

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

4. Who was given the post as the Private Presidential Secretary, which was seen as a poor choice?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the opposition have to say about the victory of the workers and the release of Peron?

2. Why did Eva not end up going to London, even though it had been an arranged stop on her tour of Europe?

3. What allegedly happened with the tango singer that caused Evita to want a new life for herself?

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

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

6. What did Eva's brother Juan do for her when he moved to Buenos Aires?

7. What was the five-year plan that Peron introduced in order to help Argentina?

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

9. How did Eva's role in the government change when she returned from Europe, according to the book?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Peron wanted to give more power and rights to the working classes, even though others might have wanted to squash the unions.

Part 1: What is the positive result of supporting the working class?

Part 2: Do you think it's a good idea for the working classes to have more power?

Part 3: Why do you think that Peron decide that he needed to support the workers?

Essay Topic 2

Hard work seems to be the way that Eva began to become the actress that she always wanted to be.

Part 1: Do you think Eva worked hard to become famous?

Part 2: Why do you think some people don't have to work as hard?

Part 3: What do you think of hard work and its impact on your future?

Essay Topic 3

Eva began to grow in popularity as an actress and as a radio actress, even though she began to hide her past.

Part 1: Do you think that Eva should have hidden her past?

Part 2: Why do you think Eva was so keen to hide where she was from?

Part 3: How do you think hiding your own past might impact your future?

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