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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. Evita became the first British musical to break into _________ at the time.

2. The government eventually allowed ___________ to run for office in order to diffuse the terrorism.

3. Who created the film version of the musical, though it took a long time to create this script?

4. During what decade was the musical about Evita's life made?

5. The new presidency wanted to show that Dr. Ara was some sort of _________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What were the reasons given behind Eva not being able to run for Vice President?

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

5. What caused the decline in Peron's power after Eva's death?

6. What was the reason that Eva gave when asked why she did not have children of her own?

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

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

9. What did Peron do for Eva during one of her final speeches to the country?

10. What was the thematic uniqueness of the rock opera made of Eva's life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The family life of Eva was not as stable as one might have expected, causing her family to live in poverty.

Part 1: Do you think that one's family life impacts the way they live their lives?

Part 2: How do you think Eva's life might have been different if her father had stayed?

Part 3: Do you think your life choices have been impacted by the way you grew up?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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