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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sebastien tell of his father's death using third person narration?
(a) The memory is too painful for him
(b) He was not present when his father died
(c) The memory of his father's death is unclear to him
(d) He is angry at his father for dying

2. Which of the following is NOT a piece of advice Amabelle gives Senora Valencia to help ease the pain of childbirth?
(a) Pray to the Virgin Mary for strength
(b) Breathe freely
(c) The child will be hers forever once she gives birth to him/her
(d) The pain will be only a bit more than being stung by a wasp

3. What does Amabelle say she does more than her mother did?
(a) Work
(b) Think
(c) Laugh
(d) Smile

4. What sound always makes Sebastien homesick?
(a) Amabelle's voice
(b) Mockingbirds singing
(c) Sugar cane stalks being cut
(d) Pigeons cooing

5. What is Sebastien's bracelet made of?
(a) Sugar cane juice
(b) Sugar cane stalks
(c) Coffee beans
(d) Goat bones

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Sebastien when the narrator wakes up?

2. Why is it ironic to Juana that Senora Valencia has twins?

3. Why does the narrator prefer her shadow to other children?

4. How does the girl baby compare to the boy baby?

5. What emotion does Amabelle see in Luis' face as he watches Pico, Valencia and the babies together?

(see the answer key)

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