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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sebastien tell of his father's death using third person narration?
(a) The memory of his father's death is unclear to him
(b) He is angry at his father for dying
(c) The memory is too painful for him
(d) He was not present when his father died

2. Why is Amabelle concerned about leaving Senora Valencia alone during childbirth?
(a) She doesn't want Senora to feel lonely
(b) She is concerned Senora will die
(c) She is afraid Papi will become angry with her
(d) She doesn't want her to have to push the baby out alone

3. What position does Pico hope to hold one day?
(a) General in the army
(b) President of the Dominican Republic
(c) President of Haiti
(d) Army commander

4. Who does Senora Valencia name her daughter in honor of?
(a) Amabelle
(b) Her husband
(c) Her mother
(d) Her grandmother

5. Where are Senora Valencia's ancestors from?
(a) Portugal
(b) Mexico
(c) Haiti
(d) Spain

Short Answer Questions

1. What prompted Sebastien to leave Haiti?

2. Who does Juana insist Papi take with him when he goes to notify Pico of the children's births?

3. What does Amabelle wish she could remember from her past when she is helping Senora Valencia give birth?

4. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways the narrator characterizes Sebastien?

5. Why was Amabelle jealous of the people her father helped?

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