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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to a nun at the clinic, who has been asking about Amabelle?
(a) Dr. Javier
(b) Juana
(c) Sebastien
(d) Yves

2. Why does Amabelle usher Senora Valencia back into the house as the soldiers arrive in the valley?
(a) Amabelle does not want the soldiers to take her away from Senora Valencia
(b) Amabelle fears for Senora Valencia's safety
(c) Senora Valencia has begun bleeding
(d) Senora Valencia becomes hysterical

3. Why did Man Rapadou kill her husband?
(a) He was planning on becoming a spy
(b) He was cheating on her
(c) He was abusive and cruel to her and the children
(d) He refused to work for a living

4. Why does Amabelle have difficulty finding the stream and cave when she visits Alegria?
(a) She cannot find a guide to take her there
(b) She is disoriented by the changes in the town
(c) She cannot remember where they are located
(d) She stream has dried up because of a drought

5. Why did Man Denise name her son after Saint Sebastien?
(a) Because he was given two deaths
(b) Because he appeared holy from birth
(c) Because he was the patron saint of cane workers
(d) Because she believed he would be protected by the saint's spirit

6. What do Doloritas and Amabelle have in common?
(a) They have both lost their parents
(b) They both lived in Alegria
(c) They both worked in the sugar cane fields
(d) They are both engaged to Haitian men who are missing

7. Why does Amabelle visit Man Denise's house on a daily basis?
(a) She wants to pay her respects to the woman
(b) She is trying to pass the time until Sebastien returns
(c) She is watching for Sebastien to return
(d) She wants to ask her for permission to marry Sebastien

8. What does a woman in Cap Haitian give Amabelle to help ease her pain?
(a) Liquor
(b) A talisman
(c) A crucifix
(d) An orange

9. What does Papi spend time doing after his grandson dies?
(a) Watching over his grandson's coffin
(b) Listening to Spanish radio channels
(c) Crying incessantly
(d) Tending to his orchid garden

10. Who does Senor Pico nearly kill as he practices shooting with Senora Valencia?
(a) Rosalinda
(b) Dr. Javier
(c) Amabelle
(d) Papi

11. Which of the following ideas is NOT part of the Generalissimo's speech broadcasted on the radio?
(a) Today's leaders must help ensure the nation is free
(b) All men must fulfill their military duties
(c) Workers are revered
(d) Those who are independent must carry out justice

12. What shape did Amabelle's father always make her Christmas lanterns?
(a) Christmas trees
(b) Kites
(c) Monuments
(d) Little girl

13. What does Yves suggest Amabelle do to make money for herself?
(a) Sew dresses
(b) Work in the local market
(c) Take care of Man Rapadou
(d) Farm with him

14. When Amabelle dreams of her mother, what does she picture the woman wearing?
(a) A dress made of river water
(b) A dress made of glass
(c) The clothes she was wearing the day she died
(d) Her wedding dress

15. Who does Amabelle see for the first time in years during the celebration following Trujillo's death?
(a) Father Romain
(b) Papi
(c) Dr. Javier
(d) Sebastien

Short Answer Questions

1. Who digs the grave for Rafi's baby clothes?

2. Where does Amabelle ask the truck driver to leave her?

3. Who does Papi go to visit when he takes a walk to escape Senor Pico?

4. Where do Yves and Amabelle plan to go when they leave the clinic?

5. What does Senora Valencia ask Senor Pico to do before he leaves for the military operation at the border?

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