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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jerónimo do when he awakens after the earthquake?
(a) He cleans himself off.
(b) He looks for some water.
(c) He tends to his injuries.
(d) He thanks God for his salvation.

2. What does the group decide to attend?
(a) A group hunt.
(b) A previously-scheduled public performance.
(c) A church service.
(d) A town meeting.

3. When does a father of another baby approach Josefa?
(a) Immediately following the earthquake.
(b) The morning after the earthquake.
(c) The night of the earthquake.
(d) The afternoon following the earthquake.

4. In what year does the earthquake in the story take place?
(a) 1812.
(b) 1691.
(c) 1647.
(d) 1409.

5. What did Josefa pray for after the earthquake?
(a) Forgiveness.
(b) Jerónimo's soul.
(c) Mercy.
(d) Her baby's soul.

6. Where did Josefa go after the earthquake?
(a) To the field.
(b) A hill.
(c) The lake.
(d) The woods.

7. What had Josefa done after the earthquake?
(a) Josefa looked for her baby.
(b) Josefa collected supplies.
(c) Josefa ran to the prison.
(d) Josefa ran to her parents' home.

8. Where is this event taking place?
(a) In the city.
(b) In the woods.
(c) In the next city over.
(d) On the beach.

9. What does Don ask the naval officer for?
(a) A firework.
(b) A whistle.
(c) A gun.
(d) A sword.

10. What kind of tree does the young family rest against on the night of the earthquake?
(a) An apple tree.
(b) A lemon tree.
(c) A pomegranate tree.
(d) A pear tree.

11. What is Jerónimo's last name?
(a) Rugera.
(b) Allende.
(c) Neruda.
(d) Mistral.

12. What happens to Don's baby?
(a) It is beaten.
(b) It is killed.
(c) It is taken away.
(d) It is stricken ill.

13. What were people doing when Jerónimo and Josefa awoke the morning after the earthquake?
(a) Planning a trip across the lake.
(b) Gossiping about the young lovers.
(c) Preparing breakfast.
(d) Tallying up the deceased.

14. What does Don refuse to do?
(a) Leave Jerónimo and Josefa behind.
(b) Give food or advice to the young couple.
(c) Listen to Jerónimo and Josefa.
(d) Listen to God.

15. What is the name of Don Fernando's son?
(a) Gabriel.
(b) Juan.
(c) Gerardo.
(d) Alanzo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the crowd try to do after the man makes his announcement?

2. Where do they plan on going after the tremors stop?

3. What does a man announce in the church?

4. Why was Josefa put in jail?

5. Where is Jerónimo when the story begins?

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