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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. Where does Nieves have a large scar in Chapter 16?

2. How old is Nieves when she rescues Teresa from a fire?

3. In Chapter 12, what pet does Torito give Juan Martin?

4. What role does Juan Martin play to get to Santa Clara when he is wanted by the new government?

5. How old is Violeta when Camilo is born?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does Juan Martin send VIoleta about Colonia Esperanza in Chapter 22?

2. In Chapter 21, how is a mass grave in a cave found?

3. Who is Harald Fiske, and how does he become a part of life at Santa Clara?

4. In Chapter 18, when Juan Martin leaves with Torito, what does Violeta think of his chances?

5. What happens when Julian checkes Nieves into a clinic in Utah and what does Roy say about finding her again?

6. When Violeta suspects that Julian knew about or had a part in Torito's death, how does she get revenge?

7. In Chapter 15, how does Violeta finally break with Julian?

8. What time does Aunt Pia get to spend with Juan Martin?

9. Where is Aunt Pia buried, and how do people pay their respects?

10. How is Violeta able to become Camilo's guardian and taken him back to her country?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Violeta discovers that Julian played some part in Torito’s death. Why does Violeta decide to get revenge for Julian’s part in Torito’s death? How does she get revenge?

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

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?

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