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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. In Chapter 3, for how long does Miss Taylor struggle with a distressed digestive system?

2. How old is Violeta when a chief asks for her hand in marriage for one of his sons?

3. In Chapter 8, how many suitcases does Violeta take to Sacramento?

4. What does Miss Taylor do when the family moves to Nahuel?

5. How many years does Josephine work as an English teacher at a girls' school?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Violeta write her story for Camilo?

7. How does Maria Gracia die?

8. Why does Arsenio commit suicide?

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

10. When is Violeta born?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Violeta begins an affair with Julian based on passion and lust. What draws Violeta and Julian together? Why does their relationship not last?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Jose Antonio struggles as he ages. What type of decline does Jose Antonio experience as he ages? Why are the last four years of his life miserable and lack peace, joy, or love?

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