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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. Argentina was ________ during World War II, with different groups taking different sides.

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

4. Peron continued to encourage the formation of ________, even though this seemed like something that would be opposite of his political stance.

5. What job did Eva's father leave her mother for, according to the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the given reasoning in the book of why Eva was invited to go along with Peron for the visit?

2. What happened as a result of the military government not getting the support it needed?

3. What did people who opposed Colonel Peron think about him and his ability and power as a ruler?

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

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

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

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

8. Why did the Radical Party purportedly win the election in 1912, unlike in other elections before?

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

10. What did Eva do in order to try to get mentioned by the media, according to the book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eva was eventually taught proper manners as she continued to become more visible and active in politics.

Part 1: Why do you think Eva decided to become more active in the political affairs?

Part 2: Do you think that Eva was the right person to handle the political affairs that she did?

Part 3: How did Eva's actions impact Peron's influence in the country?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Culture in Argentina flourished during the time of the Oligarchs.

Part 1: Why do you think culture is so important in society? Or is it?

Part 2: How do you think the culture in your home country has flourished?

Part 3: Can culture flourish without there being an upper class who can afford better things?

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