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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Earthquake, Chapters 10, 11, and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sol's nanny tell her to do when the heavy incense smoke makes her eyes tear up?
(a) Wipe them with a tissue.
(b) Close them.
(c) Keep staring without blinking.
(d) Turn away from the statue.

2. What is a "cirio"?
(a) Special dessert.
(b) A mule's name.
(c) Thick candles to give to St. Rita's statue.
(d) Candy.

3. Why does Julian thank the little monkey?
(a) Because he stopped bothering him.
(b) Because he gave him a leftover coin.
(c) For bringing him a happy fortune.
(d) Because he did a little dance for him.

4. What kind of music does Julian hear as he walks back to his room in Chapter 6?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Cuban.
(c) Guatemalan.
(d) Mexican.

5. What nickname does Sol's nanny call her?
(a) Nina.
(b) Sweetie.
(c) Honey.
(d) Dearest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color does the statue's eyes change to when Sol stands before it?

2. What nationality is the organ grinder that Julian sees in the park?

3. Who is Senor Fremin?

4. Who places Sol's gown on a dummy after the party is over?

5. What does Julian say is inside his head asking questions?

(see the answer key)

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