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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. General ________ staged a coup against Peron during the time when Eva was beginning to get sicker.

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

3. The _________ Foundation was a charitable foundation that helped to support the poor.

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

5. How old was Eva when she died of her battle with cancer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the ways in which Argentines see Eva today?

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

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

4. What were some of the examples of ways that Peron began to be a dictator in his position?

5. What was the role of Oliver Stone in the creation of a movie about Eva?

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

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

8. What happened during the time in which Eva was confined to bedrest?

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

10. What did Eva and other female Peronists began to speak about?

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

Eva's visit to Europe was not as politically successful as one might have hoped.

Part 1: Why do you think that Eva decided to visit all of Europe?

Part 2: How do you think Eva was seen by the rest of the world?

Part 3: What do you think of politicians that visit other countries?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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