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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Pages 23 – 49.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Allende's mother do to make some extra money?
(a) Made hats
(b) Took care of children
(c) Catered parties
(d) Freelance writing

2. Allende bases a character in which of her books on her grandmother?
(a) The House of Spirits
(b) Daughter of Fortune
(c) The Infinite Plan
(d) Zorro

3. What disease was Paula diagnosed with?
(a) Cancer
(b) Epilepsy
(c) Diabetes
(d) Porphyria

4. Where did Allende's family live?
(a) A beach house
(b) A large bedroom in Tata's house
(c) A rental home
(d) An extended stay hotel

5. Why did Allende feel guilty about Paula's disease?
(a) For ignoring Paula's pleas for help
(b) For passing on the tendency to get it
(c) For making fun of her symptoms
(d) For not noticing it earlier

Short Answer Questions

1. What had Allende recently completed?

2. With whom does Allende and her family live with after their return home?

3. Allende states that her mother's side of the family was __________________.

4. Which of the following people does not come to the hospital from South America?

5. What position had Allende's father held in Peru?

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