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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. At the end of Chapter 9, how long does Vileta say that she was married to Fabian?

2. In Chapter 6 when Torito is arrested, what injuries does he sustain?

3. In Chapter 6, when do Josephine and Teresa come for a visit?

4. In Chapter 4, how much does Miss Taylor weigh?

5. What month do Fabian and Violeta marry?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Julian Bravo?

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

3. When is Violeta born?

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

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

6. What does Violeta reveal about Marko Kusanovic?

7. Where do the Del Valle's go after Arsenio kills himself and they lose everything?

8. Why does Violeta write her story for Camilo?

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

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

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

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 3

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

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