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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 the crowd do to Jerónimo and Josefa in the end?
(a) They kidnap them.
(b) They kill them.
(c) They injure them.
(d) They banish them.

2. What does the Marquise's brother tell her as she is leaving the house?
(a) That she must leave the children behind.
(b) That she is no longer welcome at the family home.
(c) That she will never be forgiven.
(d) That she is a good person.

3. What is the Marquise forced to do after she awakes following the attacks?
(a) Move to another location.
(b) Remain in bed.
(c) Clean the house.
(d) Identify a dead body.

4. What does the Marquise request when she writes to her parents?
(a) The Marquise requests that the father of the baby be sent to the house in V**.
(b) The Marquise requests that her children be allowed to visit their grandfather on occasion.
(c) The Marquise requests that her belongings be sent to her.
(d) The Marquise requests that her parents never try to contact her again.

5. Why was Josefa put in jail?
(a) She was going to leave the town.
(b) She stole bread to feed her child.
(c) She lied to her parents.
(d) She had a child out of wedlock.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reminds Jerónimo of Josefa after the earthquake?

2. What happens to Jerónimo's and Josefa's baby?

3. What does the group decide to attend?

4. Why does the Marquise call for a doctor?

5. Why does the Marquise pack up her belongings, as well as her children's things?

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