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The Marquise of O, and Other Stories | Quiz

Heinrich von Kleist
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1)

What is Jerónimo's last name? (from The Earthquake in Chile)

Mistral.
Neruda.
Allende.
Rugera.
2)

Why does Xaviera want to undo Elvira? (from The Foundling)

Elvira had gossiped about Xaviera in the past.
Xaviera blames Elvira for the difficulties she has with Nicolo.
Xaviera is jealous of Elvira's position.
Because Elvira is in love with Nicolo.
3)

What is the name of the river which "rolled toward" Jerónimo? (from The Earthquake in Chile)

Mapocho River.
Renegado River.
Calbuco River.
Dillo River.
4)

When did Josefa give birth? (from The Earthquake in Chile)

During her niece's baptism.
During her father's memorial service.
On Jerónimo's birthday.
During the feast of Corpus Christi.
5)

What had Josefa done after the earthquake? (from The Earthquake in Chile)

Josefa collected supplies.
Josefa ran to her parents' home.
Josefa looked for her baby.
Josefa ran to the prison.
6)

When does a father of another baby approach Josefa? (from The Earthquake in Chile)

The night of the earthquake.
The morning after the earthquake.
The afternoon following the earthquake.
Immediately following the earthquake.
7)

Who does Nicolo tell about what he saw in the locked room? (from The Foundling)

Piachi.
Elvira.
A monk.
Xaviera.
8)

What sentence is Piachi given at his trial? (from The Foundling)

Life in prison.
Death by firing squad.
Death by hanging.
Death by beheading.
9)

Why do they want to go to this place after securing a loan? (from The Earthquake in Chile)

Josefa believes they will find peace there.
Jerónimo has friends who live there.
Josefa's aunt lives there.
Jerónimo's relatives on his mother's side live there.
10)

Where does Jerónimo collapse after the earthquake? (from The Earthquake in Chile)

In the convent.
In the arms of a stranger.
On a hillside.
By a river.
11)

How does Elvira react when she hears of Piachi's son's death? (from The Foundling)

She faints.
She runs to church to pray.
She is secretly pleased.
She is unable to hold back tears.
12)

What were priests running through the streets yelling? (from The Earthquake in Chile)

That the end of the world had come.
That God was angry.
That the devil was near.
That salvation was possible.
13)

Where does Jerónimo find Josefa? (from The Earthquake in Chile)

Amongst the rubble.
Near a stream.
At the church.
Sitting peacefully on a hillside.
14)

What was Elvira's father's occupation? (from The Foundling)

He was a dyer.
He was a bartender.
He was a mason.
He was a weaver.
15)

Why was Josefa put in jail? (from The Earthquake in Chile)

She was going to leave the town.
She lied to her parents.
She stole bread to feed her child.
She had a child out of wedlock.
16)

What makes Piachi cry when he gets into his carriage? (from The Foundling)

The empty seat beside him.
The thought of telling Elvira what has happened.
Dust in his eye.
His son's abandoned toys.
17)

What was unique about Elvira's childhood home? (from The Foundling)

It had beams which stuck out over water.
It was in a remote location away from water.
It had five floors.
It was made of wood and straw.
18)

How does Don's wife react to the news of her son? (from The Earthquake in Chile)

She attacks other survivors.
She faints.
She silently weeps away her maternal grief.
She becomes enraged.
19)

What name does Nicolo hear Elvira say while in the locked room? (from The Foundling)

Angelo.
Colino.
Nicolo.
Davide.
20)

What is Piachi found doing to Nicolo after his wife's death? (from The Foundling)

Beating Nicolo.
Stuffing a document into Nicolo's mouth.
Stealing documents from Nicolo's room.
Dragging Nicolo out of his house.
21)

Where do they plan to go after securing a loan? (from The Earthquake in Chile)

America.
England.
Portugal.
Spain.
22)

Where are Piachi and his son headed at the beginning of the story? (from The Foundling)

Ragusa.
Livorno.
Rimini.
Padova.
23)

What is the name of Don Fernando's son? (from The Earthquake in Chile)

Gerardo.
Gabriel.
Juan.
Alanzo.
24)

What do the guardians at the hospital tell Piachi about Nicolo? (from The Foundling)

His parents were convicts.
He is a dear and sweet boy.
He is a child of God whom nobody would miss.
He would someday cause Piachi pain.
25)

Where does Josefa live? (from The Earthquake in Chile)

At a convent.
In a simple hut.
In a nearby village.
In a large mansion.
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