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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 does Jerónimo ask the crowds of people escaping the city?
(a) If Josefa was executed.
(b) If Josefa is looking for him.
(c) If Josefa is with her mother.
(d) If they have seen Josefa.

2. How long is Jerónimo unconscious?
(a) Over an hour.
(b) An hour or so.
(c) Half an hour.
(d) A quarter of an hour.

3. What nationality was the author of "Marquise of O-"?
(a) Russian.
(b) Austrian.
(c) Belgian.
(d) German.

4. What does the Count tell the family about during dinner?
(a) An old friend who he plans to visit.
(b) His experiences during the war.
(c) His experiences during his recovery.
(d) His childhood.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the priest blame the earthquake on?

2. When the Count tells the Marquise that he wants to marry her, what does she tell him?

3. What does the group decide to attend?

4. What is Josefa doing when Jerónimo finds her?

5. What does a man announce in the church?

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