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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Amabelle believe her mother did not show her much affection?
(a) She wanted to prepare her for a life without love
(b) She was a cold woman
(c) She was unable to express emotion easily
(d) She did not love Amabelle

2. Why does Sebastien insist he and Amabelle talk if they are not touching?
(a) To protect themselves from nightmares
(b) To confirm their love
(c) To remind themselves they are alive
(d) To ward off evil spirits

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

4. How did Amabelle know how to help Senora Valencia give birth?
(a) She was trained as a midwife in Haiti
(b) She observed Dr. Javier deliver babies
(c) She observed her mother giving birth to her sibilings
(d) She observed her parents who were herb healers deliver babies

5. Who is the narrator?
(a) Sebastien
(b) Amabelle
(c) Senora Valencia
(d) Senor Pico

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Javier do to allow himself to escape Papi?

2. What is Amabelle doing when she hears Senora Valencia scream?

3. How does the girl baby compare to the boy baby?

4. Which of the following is NOT a piece of advice Amabelle gives Senora Valencia to help ease the pain of childbirth?

5. How long has Sebastien been working as sugar cane worker?

(see the answer key)

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