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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 does Ernesto not do during Paula's illness?

2. What was the family joke about Allende?

3. With whom does Allende and her family live with after their return home?

4. Which one of Allende's brothers ran away as a teenager and never returned?

5. What does Allende believe her task is at this point?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the positive and negative effects of Salvador Allende's election to president of Chile?

2. When did writing become an expression for Allende?

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

4. Explain the spiritual connection Allende has with Paula at this time.

5. What does Allende share about her early school days in Santiago?

6. Why does Allende decide to write this book?

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8. What loving acts do Paula's family members do prior to her death?

9. What is the setting for this section of the book?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Allende has an obvious respect and affection for Pablo Neruda. Who is Neruda? What was his influence on Allende's writing? What was his influence on the world, especially Latin nations?

Essay Topic 2

What was the nature of Meme's spirituality? How did it exhibit? Do you think it was authentic? Or was it the vivid imagination of a gifted storyteller? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Allende's story has some very important themes that run throughout the book. Cite at least three themes with examples to support your answers.

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