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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Earthquake in Chile.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to the convent where the baby was being cared for?
(a) It was looted.
(b) Nothing happened to it.
(c) It collapsed immediately.
(d) It caught on fire.

2. What is Jerónimo about to do when the story begins?
(a) Go for a swim.
(b) Hang himself.
(c) Meet with Josefa.
(d) Go to sleep.

3. Why does the Count want to marry the Marquise?
(a) To produce an heir to his fortune.
(b) To get a hold of her fortune.
(c) To pacify his soul.
(d) To deal with his loneliness.

4. How do the Count and the Marquise live until after the baby is born?
(a) They live together at the Marquise's parents' house.
(b) They live together in the country.
(c) The Count is stationed hours away and the Marquise stays with her parents.
(d) In separate houses.

5. Where does Josefa live?
(a) In a nearby village.
(b) In a large mansion.
(c) In a simple hut.
(d) At a convent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Marquise not believe the doctor when he says she is pregnant?

2. What had Josefa done after the earthquake?

3. What does a man announce in the church?

4. What is Don told about Jerónimo and Josefa?

5. What is the name of Don Fernando's wife?

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