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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 8, how many suitcases does Violeta take to Sacramento?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

2. For how long does Maria Gracia start going to a sanitarium in Chapter 6?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 5 months.
(d) 4 months.

3. How does Arsenio kill himself?
(a) Revolver.
(b) Hangs himself.
(c) Pills.
(d) Shotgun.

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

5. In Chapter 4, what entertainment is there at one of the Del Valle nieces' bridal shower?
(a) Orchestra and a magician.
(b) Violin concert.
(c) String quartet and an opera singer.
(d) Piano concert.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Part 1, take place?

2. At the end of Chapter 7, what does Violeta call Fabian?

3. How old is Fabian in Chapter 7?

4. How many years does Violeta spend in Nahuel?

5. Where does Fabian go after Violeta announces she wants an annulment in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to a man who tries to rape Violeta in Chapter 6?

2. How does Maria Gracia die?

3. Who is Julian Bravo?

4. What does Violeta reveal about Marko Kusanovic?

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

6. How does Violeta spend the summer of her 13th year?

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

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

9. In Chapter 6, what type of birthday party is held for Torito?

10. Why does Violeta write her story for Camilo?

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