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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. Which of the following people does not come to the hospital from South America?

2. What does Allende think is the most beautiful part of Chile?

3. The book is written as if it were _______________.

4. What did the family put in front of the windows while living in Beirut?

5. How many years was Ernesto's father in exile in South America?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the nature of Allende's affair with a married man in Caracas?

2. Describe Ernesto's devotion to his wife, Paula.

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4. Why is Allende so adamant about pushing the doctors to wean Paula off oxygen?

5. What initiated Allende's writing her first book?

6. What definitive news does Allende receive about Paula's condition?

7. Describe the format of the book.

8. What information does Allende provide to begin her book?

9. What is Allende's wish for Paula now and what does Allende say she tries to do to make it happen?

10. Who is Tio Ramon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you think are the three main joys in Allende's life? Cite examples to support your answers. Explain how Allende grows from these experiences.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the author's use of point of view in this story. Identify the point of view used and explain why this book qualifies. How would the book have changed if the author had selected a different point of view?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the role of Tio Ramon in Allende's life. What was his impact on her life? What was the evolution of their relationship? Cite some examples to support your answers.

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