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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Xaviera boast about?
(a) Cheating Nicolo of his money.
(b) Being the most desirable woman in town.
(c) Having a secret fortune.
(d) An acquaintance among the noblemen.

2. Why does the Marquise pack up her belongings, as well as her children's things?
(a) She feels shame in front of her parents.
(b) She believes her father wants to kill her.
(c) She wishes to run her own household.
(d) Her cousin in the next town is in need of care.

3. What nationality was the author of "Marquise of O-"?
(a) Austrian.
(b) Belgian.
(c) Russian.
(d) German.

4. Where is Jerónimo when the story begins?
(a) In a field.
(b) In a jail cell.
(c) At home.
(d) By a river.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Xaviera want to undo Elvira?

2. How does Piachi describe Nicolo's personality?

3. What does the Marquise do after Count F saves her?

4. What does the group decide to attend?

5. What were people doing when Jerónimo and Josefa awoke the morning after the earthquake?

(see the answer key)

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