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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, at this time, had acquired the ability to convey __________ through her speeches.

2. Who gave a speech about all of Eva's accomplishments, which was something this person never did before?

3. Who did Peron turn to in order to get his desired legislative processes passed?

4. During 1952, the book reports that Eva only weighed ________ pounds.

5. Who was given the right to vote during the first term of Peron?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the press have to say about the story when Eva fainted at an event?

2. What was the task of Dr. Ara after the death of Eva, according to the book?

3. Where did Eva's newfound confidence and emotions in her speeches come from, according to the writer?

4. What were two of the laws that Peron pushed through during his presidency, one good and one with possible negative consequences?

5. What did the Eva Peron Foundation provide to the country, according to the book?

6. What happened once the Argentine press was able to say anything it wanted to say?

7. What happened a minute after Eva's death, according to the book?

8. Where would Eva find funding for the Eva Peron Foundation, according to the book?

9. What were the challenges facing Peron's power at the time when Eva began to be more powerful?

10. What did Eva do that showed she considered the poor to be equals in society, according to the book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Eva wanted nothing more than to leave her home and to become an actress, so she did.

Part 1: What do you think about a 15-year old living on her own?

Part 2: Do you think you could have lived on your own at 15? Or could you?

Part 3: Why do you think that Eva was so interested in leaving her home?

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