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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the family try to persuade the Count to stay at the house?
(a) The Count is injured.
(b) So that he and the Marquise can get to know each other better.
(c) The family wishes to throw a party in his honor.
(d) Because the war makes it dangerous to travel.

2. What was the capital of this country at this time?
(a) Concepcion.
(b) Santiago.
(c) Talca.
(d) Punta Arenas.

3. What did Jerónimo and Josefa do after Jerónimo lost his job?
(a) They severed all ties.
(b) They planned to run away together.
(c) They begged others for forgiveness.
(d) They had a secret relationship.

4. What does the Count claim when he visits the family?
(a) That he is the father of the baby.
(b) That he is being sent to war.
(c) That he has gone broke.
(d) That his wife has recently died.

5. Where does the earthquake take place?
(a) Brazil.
(b) Paraguay.
(c) Chile.
(d) Argentina.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country does the Marquise live in?

2. What did Josefa pray for after the earthquake?

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

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

5. Who first seduces Nicolo?

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