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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 41.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who stays with Senora Valencia the night after the children are born?
(a) Amabelle
(b) One of Pico's female cousins
(c) Pico
(d) Juana

2. What does Amabelle notice pinned to Dr. Javier's shirt collar?
(a) A wood carving like those worn by the cane cutters
(b) A wood carving created by Sebastien
(c) A wooden cross
(d) A pin like one her mother had

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

4. Why do the refugees become angered on the sixteenth day of testimonials?
(a) An official tells them that there is no more money available
(b) An official tells them the Generalissimo does not believe them
(c) They are being arrested for crimes against the Dominican Republic
(d) They are denied access to government officials

5. What sight in the deserted village does Yves conceal from the others?
(a) The hanging bodies of the villagers
(b) The buckets of water
(c) The large stores of food
(d) The papers of Haitian traders

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Senora Valencia concerned when she goes into labor?

2. What strikes Amabelle as she witnesses a woman having her leg amputated?

3. What does Beatriz find Papi writing?

4. Who digs the grave for Rafi's baby clothes?

5. Why did Man Denise name her son after Saint Sebastien?

(see the answer key)

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