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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the Haitian immigrant children born in the Dominican Republic not able to attend "proper schools?"
(a) They are not Christians. Only Christians can attend the top schools
(b) Their skin color prevents them from being accepted into these schools
(c) They do not speak Spanish
(d) The government will not give them the papers they need to enroll

2. What is wrong with Senora Valencia's daughter when she is born?
(a) The umbilical cord is wrapped around her neck
(b) She cannot open her eyes
(c) She is unable to breathe
(d) She is small

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

4. Who does the narrator believe is the only person who truly knows her?
(a) Her father
(b) Her mother
(c) Sebastien
(d) Her shadow

5. What did Amabelle's family cross the river to buy on the day they were killed?
(a) A stove
(b) Vegetables
(c) Healing herbs
(d) A cooking pot

Short Answer Questions

1. What profession does the narrator hold?

2. Who does Senora Valencia name her daughter in honor of?

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

4. Why does Sebastien insist he and Amabelle talk if they are not touching?

5. What does Amabelle notice about Dona Sabine's home that makes her concerned "another Yanki invasion was coming?"

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