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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17: Aquidaban River.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Ella upset by what happens to the groom she has hired to care for her horse?
(a) She is worried that she'll have to hire a new groom.
(b) She is worried about the groom's emotions.
(c) She is worried that Franco will find out what has happened.
(d) She is worried that the horse may now by traumatized.

2. How does Franco celebrate the victory at Curupayty?
(a) By giving his troops a day off.
(b) By getting drunk.
(c) By looting houses.
(d) By promoting General Diaz.

3. Why is Dr. Mastermind arrested?
(a) He is given no reason for his arrest.
(b) For treason.
(c) For letting General Diaz die.
(d) For stealing medical supplies.

4. How does Franco feel when Ella finds out about his affairs?
(a) He feels guilty over being found out.
(b) He feels entitled to as many women as he chooses.
(c) He feels betrayed by Ella's snooping.
(d) He feels nothing toward Ella's grief.

5. What does Alonzo Taylor do for a living at Obispo Cue?
(a) He is a gardener.
(b) He is a musician.
(c) He is a stone worker.
(d) He is a pool boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the treatments that Franco's sisters give to Ella?

2. What is the name of the lake that Dr. Kennedy hopes to trek?

3. Why do the Paraguayan forces refuse to fight alongside the indigenous Indians of the land?

4. At the opening of the novel, where does Ella live?

5. What part of Marie's body is broken during her accident?

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