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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section I: 1938-1946.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What wounds Patria’s faith?
(a) Her father dies
(b) Her baby dies
(c) Her friend is killed by Trujillo
(d) Her husband cheats on her

2. What did Dede’s father predict about her future?
(a) She would bury her family
(b) She would betray her family
(c) She would marry well
(d) She would move her family

3. What is Lina’s distinction in the school?
(a) She is the richest
(b) She is the prettiest
(c) She is the youngest
(d) She is the smartest

4. What is mentioned with the silk?
(a) Emeralds
(b) Pearls
(c) Topaz
(d) Gold

5. What does Minerva win with her play?
(a) A medal of honor
(b) A chance to perform for Trujillo
(c) A night with Trujillo
(d) A scholarship

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Pedro’s last name?

2. Which of the sisters writes a lot about childhood?

3. Why is Minerva so shocked about what Sinita says?

4. What does Patria think about becoming while in school?

5. Why is silk mentioned at the beginning of the book?

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