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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Minerva’s family leave early from an important party?
(a) Lio has to leave soon
(b) It begins to rain
(c) Dede gets sick
(d) They know Trujillo is angry

2. Why does Minerva do something dramatic while dancing with someone?
(a) She has missed him
(b) She knows it is a public place
(c) She feels it is expected of her
(d) She gets tired of lewd behavior

3. Where is Minerva’s school as a child?
(a) Concepcion
(b) Carnida
(c) Callintia
(d) Carmellina

4. What weapon is used to try and kill Trujillo during Minerva’s play?
(a) Arrow
(b) Gun
(c) Sling
(d) Spear

5. How does Dede feel about Lio when she first meets him?
(a) She is embarrassed by him
(b) She doesn’t trust him
(c) She has a crush on him
(d) She thinks he is rude

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Patria dedicated to the rebel cause?

2. What does ‘Viva’ mean in Spanish?

3. What is Trujillo’s first name?

4. How did Sinita’s uncle die?

5. Who discovers Enrique’s illegitimate daughters?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mercedes feel about her husband’s affairs?

2. Why is it ironic for Patria to lose her faith?

3. What caused Sinita to hate Trujillo?

4. What is the political climate in the Dominican Republic at the time of this book?

5. Why does Mary Teresa bury her diary?

6. What is Patria’s hardest decision as a young lady?

7. What does Lio ask of Dede before he goes into hiding?

8. What is the most shocking thing Minerva learns in her schooling?

9. Why are people interested in Dede’s story?

10. Why does Minerva get involved in a play?

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