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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which word best describes how Laurence treats every patient he sees?
(a) Seriously.
(b) Needlessly.
(c) Lightly.
(d) Compassionately.

2. Where were the Santanders before they came to the hospital?
(a) South Africa.
(b) Argentina.
(c) Sudan.
(d) Soweto.

3. Sometimes when Frank and Maria were together what comforted him?
(a) Listening to her breathing.
(b) The way she talked to him.
(c) Their long passionate kisses.
(d) Her holding him tightly.

4. How was the capital's location decided?
(a) It was the center of the country.
(b) A war was fought to determine it.
(c) A vote was held.
(d) Arbitrarily.

5. What wakes Laurence and Frank up at night after they return to their room from their hike?
(a) The sounds of violence outside of the hospital.
(b) The Santanders fighting.
(c) Maria calling for Frank.
(d) Dr. Ngema asking for help with a patient.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Frank stops at Mama's to ask about a room, what does he see there?

2. What is the setting of the story as it opens?

3. How long does Maria say that she has been where she is?

4. What does Frank think will happen when he returns after dark to be with Maria?

5. What topic does Frank try to talk to Laurence about, but Laurence shows no interest in?

(see the answer key)

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