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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section II: 1948-1959.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who has been hiding letters sent to Minerva?
(a) The butler
(b) Her mother
(c) Dede
(d) Her father

2. Who narrates this book?
(a) Soldiers
(b) Trujillo’s men
(c) Reporters
(d) The Mirabel sisters

3. Why is silk mentioned at the beginning of the book?
(a) Dede has fond memories of it
(b) Dede buried her sisters in it
(c) Dede wears it often
(d) Dede hates the feel of it

4. What does Minerva leave behind at a party she leaves early?
(a) Her hat
(b) Her purse
(c) Her scarf
(d) Her card

5. Why is it strange for Minerva’s family to leave early from an important party?
(a) Trujillo has not left yet
(b) It is illegal
(c) The dinner hasn’t been served yet
(d) They are the guests of honor

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lio ask for help with delivering something to Minerva when he flees the country?

2. What does Minerva name her first child?

3. How did Sinita’s uncle die?

4. Why does Mary Teresa have to do something when Hilda is caught?

5. Where is the person who Dede talks to about her family from?

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