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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways the narrator characterizes Sebastien?
(a) Strong
(b) Moody
(c) Gentle
(d) Handsome

2. Why is Senora Valencia concerned when she goes into labor?
(a) The doctor may not be able to get there fast enough
(b) It is two months before her due date
(c) Her husband is away
(d) She is afraid of the pain of childbirth

3. Why did Kongo disapprove of Joel and Felice's relationship?
(a) Felice came from a poor family
(b) Her father had stolen a chicken from Kongo
(c) Her grandfather had stolen a chicken from Kongo
(d) She was not beautiful enough for Joel

4. Which of the following is NOT a piece of advice Amabelle gives Senora Valencia to help ease the pain of childbirth?
(a) Pray to the Virgin Mary for strength
(b) The pain will be only a bit more than being stung by a wasp
(c) Breathe freely
(d) The child will be hers forever once she gives birth to him/her

5. How does the girl baby compare to the boy baby?
(a) She has much lighter skin than he does
(b) She is much larger than he is
(c) She is much smaller than he is
(d) She has more hair than he does

Short Answer Questions

1. What prompted Sebastien to leave Haiti?

2. What does Amabelle say she does more than her mother did?

3. Why does Sebastien insist that the narrator take off her uniform?

4. Why is it ironic to Juana that Senora Valencia has twins?

5. Where does Sebastien work?

(see the answer key)

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