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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. What day of the week was Violeta born?

2. Where did Marko Kusanovic emigrate from in the late 1800s?

3. In Chapter 4, what entertainment is there at one of the Del Valle nieces' bridal shower?

4. How tall is Miss Taylor in Chapter 4?

5. In the preface, when does Violet write to Camilo?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Julian Bravo?

2. How does Miss Taylor meet Teresa Rivas?

3. How does Violetta describe her Aunt Pilar?

4. When is Violeta born?

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. What conversation does Violeta have with her aunts about Fabian?

8. What does Fabian become known for?

9. Why does Violeta write her story for Camilo?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Violeta, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

Julian is not ostracized for his affair with Violeta, but she is ostracized for their affair. Why is Julian not ostracized, but Violeta is? What is revealed about double standards?

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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