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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. How old is the surgeon who operates on Miss Taylor's tumor?

2. What time does Violeta arrive in Sacramento in Chapter 10?

3. At what time does Yaima announce that Maria Gracia is dead?

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

5. In Chapter 6, how long has the murder of Indians been going on?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Violeta reveal about Marko Kusanovic?

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

4. What does Violeta say about Fabian and their marriage?

5. How does Violeta meet Fabian?

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

7. What happens to the Del Valle finances after the market collapse in October 1929?

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

9. What is Miss Taylor's story?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Maria Gracia was absent or not involved for much of Violeta’s life. Why was Maria absent or not involved for much of Violeta’s life? What type of relationship did they have?

Essay Topic 2

The Del Valles have to move after the financial crisis. Why do the Del Valles have to move? Where do they go? How do they have to adapt to a new life?

Essay Topic 3

Nieves is the only person in the world that Julian loves more than himself. How would you describe the relationship between Nieves and Julian? Is it a healthy relationship?

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