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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what are the names of Uncle Bruno's cows?
(a) Daisy and Maisy.
(b) Gracie and Janie.
(c) Lucky and Cookie.
(d) Clotilde and Leonor.

2. According to rumor, how many enemy planes is Julian Bravo been said to have downed with his Spitfire?
(a) More than 80.
(b) 86.
(c) 79.
(d) About 90.

3. What is Fabian's occupation?
(a) Veterinarian.
(b) Architect.
(c) Engineer.
(d) Lawyer.

4. How old was Marko Kusanovic when he emigrated from Croatia?
(a) 16.
(b) 15.
(c) 17.
(d) 14.

5. In normal times, how many afternoons a month are the maids, cook, and washing woman off?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Miss Taylor when she went to live in an orphanage?

2. In Chapter 10, how old does Violeta say she was when divorce became legal in her country?

3. In Chapter 2, how long has it been since Violeta's maternal grandmother has said a word?

4. Who was Violeta named after?

5. How old is Fabian in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Spanish flu not take Arsenio Del Valle by surprise?

2. Who is Miss Taylor and how does she deal with Violeta's temper tantrums?

3. What is the only way out of a marriage in the 1940s?

4. How does Violeta meet Fabian?

5. Why does Miss Taylor have surgery in Chapter 3 and how successful is it?

6. How does Fabian's family feel about his interest in Violeta?

7. How does Violetta describe her Aunt Pilar?

8. Who is Julian Bravo?

9. Why does Arsenio commit suicide?

10. What is Miss Taylor's story?

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