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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Foundling.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Elvira?
(a) Piachi's sister.
(b) Nicolo's birthmother.
(c) Piachi's second wife.
(d) Piachi's housekeeper.

2. How is Nicolo's wife related to Elvira?
(a) She is Elvira's youngest sister.
(b) She is Elvira's cousin.
(c) She is Elvira's god-daughter.
(d) She is Elvira's niece.

3. What sentence is Piachi given at his trial?
(a) Death by beheading.
(b) Life in prison.
(c) Death by hanging.
(d) Death by firing squad.

4. What does Nicolo do while Piachi cries during their ride home?
(a) Plays with Piachi's son's toys.
(b) Cracks nuts open with his teeth.
(c) Watches the scenery outside.
(d) Pretends to be asleep.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After being seduced, what does Piachi order Nicolo to do about the relationship?

2. What had Josefa done after the earthquake?

3. What does the crowd do to Jerónimo and Josefa in the end?

4. How does the family react when the Count arrives at their home?

5. Why does Piachi want to go to hell?

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