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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What should have been a warning to Amabelle's father that it was too dangerous to cross the river?
(a) The levee was eroded
(b) The river rats were afraid to cross
(c) The water was above his head
(d) It had rained earlier that day

2. What does Father Romain encourage his congregants to do?
(a) Attend church
(b) Educate themselves
(c) Remember their homeland
(d) Protect themselves

3. 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 parents who were herb healers deliver babies
(d) She observed her mother giving birth to her sibilings

4. How did Amabelle come to work for Senora Valencia's family?
(a) The river rats sold her to Senora Valencia's family
(b) They found her at the river after her parents died
(c) She and Sebastien both applied for jobs at their farm
(d) They adopted her after her parents died

5. What does Senora Valencia do with her son's body that is unexpected?
(a) She spends all of her time holding it
(b) She allows visitors to view it
(c) She refuses to allow him to be buried
(d) She allows no one to view it

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following ideas is NOT part of the Generalissimo's speech broadcasted on the radio?

2. Why does Amabelle stand over Odette's body for a long time?

3. Who does Senor Pico share cigars and rum with in the garden?

4. What lead to Yves' father's death?

5. Why did Kongo disapprove of Joel and Felice's relationship?

(see the answer key)

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